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LJ08 NBG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,340 mi
Last recorded41,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NBG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,340 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 41,321 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,314 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,806 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 29,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 26,300 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,988 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 13,988 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 NBG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

LJ08 NBG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LJ08 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 NBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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