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LJ08 YLL

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,104 mi
Last recorded37,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YLL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,104 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 37,104 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps FIXED ON SIGHT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 34,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 31,913 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 28,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,828 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,112 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ08 YLL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 YLL registered?

LJ08 YLL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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