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LJ08 ULN

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,493 mi
Last recorded33,493 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ULN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 33,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,722 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 30,629 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,718 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 24,718 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 20,652 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 16,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 15,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ08 ULN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ULN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 ULN registered?

LJ08 ULN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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