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LJ08 NAU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,696 mi
Last recorded26,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 26,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 26,276 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 26,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 26,127 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 23,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 23,498 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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,625 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,625 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,776 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,775 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,175 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 19,846 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,947 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 14,020 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 NAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

LJ08 NAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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