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LJ08 VFL

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,730 mi
Last recorded20,730 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 20,730 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 20,730 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 20,725 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,701 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2023 19,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 17,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,020 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 17,020 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 15,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,511 miles

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 VFL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFL, 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.

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What year was LJ08 VFL registered?

LJ08 VFL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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