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LJ08 NBK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NBK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 53,210 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Corroded, structural rigidity may be effected

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,633 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 50,842 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,076 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 47,752 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,065 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,065 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2018 46,044 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,728 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,728 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,678 miles

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 NBK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

LJ08 NBK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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