MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front tyre pressure low
Front wheel bearing not checked correctly due to the binding brake not able to spin the wheel
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear tyre pressure low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nail in rear tyre
Nail in rear tyre
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 UPL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?
LJ08 UPL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is LJ08 UPL safe to buy?
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