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LJ08 WUP

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,917 mi
Last recorded21,917 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 21,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 12,827 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,069 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 12,069 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 11,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 10,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 9,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 6,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,282 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 WUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

LJ08 WUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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