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LJ08 UUF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,052 mi
Last recorded19,052 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,052 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 19,052 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,052 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 19,052 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Please Adjust your brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,877 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 18,877 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 15,218 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 15,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,930 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 10,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,037 miles

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

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

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 UUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

LJ08 UUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 UUF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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