MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear tyre pressure low
bodywork / panels damaged
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear tyre has low pressure
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front suspension has reduced damping effect
Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
fuel cap washer seal missing
Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front suspension has reduced damping effect
fuel cap washer seal missing
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?
Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 VNZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?
LJ08 VNZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 August 2008.
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