MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?
Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LJ08 VFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 VFX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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