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LJ08 VGL

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,469 mi
Last recorded29,469 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VGL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,469 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 29,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rhs worn below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,469 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bellypan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

speedometer not working

Pass 18 Sep 2021 29,469 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under belly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 29,469 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under belly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,469 miles

Rear r-tyre tread worn slightly uneven rhs

Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 29,469 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm unevenly worn -rhs below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,469 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 29,469 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly scored due to pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,469 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 29,469 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,276 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,464 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 21,464 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

lefthand lever assembly insecure.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,478 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 6,027 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 6,027 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LJ08 VGL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 VGL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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