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LJ08 OHG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,065 mi
Last recorded12,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 12,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 11,136 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 10,140 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 10,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 9,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 9,178 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 9,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 9,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 9,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,098 miles

The rear tyre has 2mm of tread depth.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,093 miles

apron fitted

front tyre low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,092 miles

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

apron fitted

front tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 3,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 3,329 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 OHG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

LJ08 OHG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is LJ08 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 OHG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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