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LJ08 WLR

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 25,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate light not working.

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear tyre worn.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,829 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate light not working.

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear tyre worn.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 13,486 miles

rear brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2012 13,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

rear brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,250 miles

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 WLR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

LJ08 WLR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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