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LJ08 VFX

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,060 mi
Last recorded28,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,060 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,555 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,574 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 20,574 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,154 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ08 VFX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 VFX registered?

LJ08 VFX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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