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LJ08 GDK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,658 mi
Last recorded12,658 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 12,658 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 12,658 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 12,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 12,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,124 miles

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 GDK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

LJ08 GDK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 GDK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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