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LJ08 VFW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,980 mi
Last recorded10,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VFW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 10,980 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 10,980 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 May 2018 10,980 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 10,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 10,980 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 10,980 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 10,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,925 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 10,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,925 miles

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 VFW 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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

LJ08 VFW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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