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LJ08 VJV

2008 Piaggio Xevo 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,381 mi
Last recorded23,381 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Xevo 12521,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VJV
MakePiaggio
ModelXevo 125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake does not lock on roller test.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg oil seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake does not lock on roller test.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 21,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 21,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside front fork leg oil seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Front tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside fork leg has a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre Rear tyre punctured. ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 17,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 17,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,798 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 15,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 13,952 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 12,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 12,018 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 8,263 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,155 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Xevo 125?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 499 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,860
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
499
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
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LJ08 VJV is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 21,039 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 Xevo 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ08 VJV is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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