MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has little/slight negligible damping effect
Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has little/slight negligible damping effect
Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING
Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess F/SHOCK (5.3.3 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 UPD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?
LJ08 UPD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is LJ08 UPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 UPD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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