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LJ08 OLA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,687 mi
Last recorded35,687 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OLA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,282 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 27,282 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,266 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,812 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 28,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,118 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 11,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,292 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 OLA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

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

Is LJ08 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 OLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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