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LJ08 VJL

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,642 mi
Last recorded28,642 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 28,642 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,449 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 27,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 22,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,651 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 16,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 13,607 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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 VJL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

LJ08 VJL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is LJ08 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VJL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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