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LJ08 OJL

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 20,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 20,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 20,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 20,000 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 20,000 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 20,000 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,000 miles

Central Rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Central rider seat not locking closed

Fail 4 Apr 2019 20,000 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Central rider seat not locking closed

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,785 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 OJL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 OJL registered?

LJ08 OJL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LJ08 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 OJL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ08 OJL have outstanding finance?

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