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LJ08 VLT

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,331 mi
Last recorded20,331 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 20,331 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 20,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 20,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 20,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,444 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,426 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 14,426 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,854 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 10,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,729 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Oct 2013 8,720 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 2,500 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ08 VLT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 VLT registered?

LJ08 VLT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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