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LJ08 HWH

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,007 mi
Last recorded23,007 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 23,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 22,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 22,962 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,962 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 22,962 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2017 20,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 20,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 13,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 8,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 5,212 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,105 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 HWH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

LJ08 HWH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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