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LJ08 MMU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,518 mi
Last recorded40,518 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 40,518 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 40,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,706 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 34,641 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,934 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 26,934 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 11,900 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 7,911 miles

front tyre has started to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,502 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 7,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 6,952 miles

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.

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 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.

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