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LJ08 NCA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,986 mi
Last recorded7,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NCA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 7,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 38,130 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 36,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,159 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 33,159 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 29,468 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 29,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,295 miles

Front fender damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,912 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 18,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,525 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ08 NCA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 NCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 NCA registered?

LJ08 NCA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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