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LJ08 FYZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,781 mi
Last recorded17,781 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,781 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,398 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 16,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat lock missing

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 13,893 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 11,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 11,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 11,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 11,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 6,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 4,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 2,555 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 FYZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ08 FYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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