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LJ08 ZLE

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,759 mi
Last recorded35,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ZLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,447 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 23,070 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,276 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2011 18,276 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 ZLE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

LJ08 ZLE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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