MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
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)
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front brake pads slightly worn
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LJ08 VPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 VPO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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