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LJ08 RYM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,432 mi
Last recorded30,432 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 RYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 28,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 26,549 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 26,439 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 24,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 18,618 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 14,146 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre heavily perished

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 RYM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

LJ08 RYM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LJ08 RYM safe to buy?

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