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LJ08 VPO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,340 mi
Last recorded21,340 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 21,340 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,340 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 21,340 miles

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,158 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 20,158 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre mishaped on the offside

Fail 11 Feb 2014 16,683 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre mishaped on the offside

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 15,770 miles

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 15,770 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Number plate light missing

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

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 VPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

LJ08 VPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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