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LJ08 VKZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,837 mi
Last recorded2,837 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 2,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 2,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 1,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 1,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 2 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 8,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 5,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 3,467 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 2,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 2,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2011 1,868 miles

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.

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 VKZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

LJ08 VKZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 VKZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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