MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected vehicle moves away by itself (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front tyre has started to crack
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 MMU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?
LJ08 MMU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is LJ08 MMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 MMU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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