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LJ08 HND

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,372 mi
Last recorded65,372 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HND
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 65,372 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,260 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,260 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,880 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 45,523 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 45,523 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 24,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired showing white light (1.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearings/engine mount bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,722 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 20,722 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,363 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 17,164 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 12,768 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,995 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,995 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 HND is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HND, 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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LJ08 HND is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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