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LJ08 OHC

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 70,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,255 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,544 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,661 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,661 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,771 miles

no number plate light no mirrors high beam indicator comes up on low beam

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 OHC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

LJ08 OHC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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