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LJ08 MBX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,730 mi
Last recorded27,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,730 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 27,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,730 miles

Nearside Front Indicator damage.

Offside Rear Indicator damage.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 27,726 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,998 miles

no left side mirror

Fail 3 Feb 2015 23,998 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

no left side mirror

Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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 MBX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

LJ08 MBX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is LJ08 MBX safe to buy?

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