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LJ08 VNZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,301 mi
Last recorded13,301 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 13,301 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 13,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 12,334 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 12,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 11,719 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 10,945 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 10,946 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 9,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 9,206 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 9,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 5,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,484 miles

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 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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LJ08 VNZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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