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LJ08 LYO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,450 mi
Last recorded50,450 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,450 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swingarm bush has slight play - engine/suspension to frame bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,418 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 47,418 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 47,418 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 16,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,148 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 13,148 miles

Centre Rear Lower Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 3,930 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 LYO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

LJ08 LYO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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