MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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LJ08 MKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?
LJ08 MKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2008.
Is LJ08 MKU safe to buy?
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