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LJ08 ERU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ERU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 45,101 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 25,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ08 ERU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ERU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 ERU registered?

LJ08 ERU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LJ08 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 ERU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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