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LJ08 OKW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,470 mi
Last recorded9,470 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 9,470 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 9,470 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned handlebars (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,470 miles

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

rear brake adjuster siezed

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 9,470 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 9,470 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 9,470 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 9,470 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 9,470 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,470 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 OKW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

LJ08 OKW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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