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LJ08 HVC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2/3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort very slight bind too. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 20,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 20,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,520 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 20,520 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 19,727 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 19,727 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 18,834 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,769 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 HVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

LJ08 HVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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