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LJ08 ZMX

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,546 mi
Last recorded4,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ZMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 4,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 4,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 4,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 3,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 3,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014
Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,671 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 2,670 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,666 miles

oil leak rear hub

Fail 21 Jul 2011 1,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

oil leak rear hub

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 ZMX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

LJ08 ZMX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is LJ08 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 ZMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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