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LJ08 HTO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 34,090 miles

Front Stop lamp not working not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,089 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,845 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,887 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 32,887 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,153 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,008 miles

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

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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 HTO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

LJ08 HTO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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