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LJ08 OJO

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,341 miles

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

Numberplate deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,581 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 15,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2012 11,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,325 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 10,325 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ08 OJO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 OJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 OJO registered?

LJ08 OJO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LJ08 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 OJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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