MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre Perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 FZL 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 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FZL, 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.
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What year was LJ08 FZL registered?
LJ08 FZL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2008.
Is LJ08 FZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 FZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LJ08 FZL have outstanding finance?
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