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LJ08 GCO

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,796 mi
Last recorded31,796 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,796 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 31,796 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,796 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,595 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 20,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,102 miles

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 GCO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GCO, 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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LJ08 GCO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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