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LJ08 YKT

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,523 mi
Last recorded29,523 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YKT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 29,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 29,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure no locking device (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,368 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 12,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 1,370 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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LJ08 YKT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 YKT registered?

LJ08 YKT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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