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LJ08 WTN

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WTN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,917 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 32,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2015 32,555 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,027 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 29,027 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 29,019 miles

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

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,733 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 WTN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

LJ08 WTN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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