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LJ08 VNF

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,860 mi
Last recorded15,860 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 15,860 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 15,860 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 2,679 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 2,779 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ08 VNF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 VNF registered?

LJ08 VNF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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