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LJ08 OKX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,143 mi
Last recorded34,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,143 miles

Bodywork Damaged

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Mounting Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 29,737 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2024 29,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2023 27,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,193 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 14,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 14,036 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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))

Pass 6 May 2016 14,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 14,036 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 14,036 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 14,036 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 14,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 14,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,036 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 OKX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 OKX, 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 OKX registered?

LJ08 OKX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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