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LJ08 ERV

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,988 mi
Last recorded35,988 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ERV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 35,988 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 26,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 18,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 8,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 1 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,147 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,270 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,509 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 27,509 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,832 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,414 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 16,414 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ08 ERV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ERV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 ERV registered?

LJ08 ERV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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