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LJ08 HRO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HRO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 40,339 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 27,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 24,007 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,249 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 HRO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

LJ08 HRO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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