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LJ57 NCO

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,896 mi
Last recorded18,896 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 NCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 18,896 miles

Foot board plastic broken both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2024 15,983 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 15,983 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of foot board rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 15,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Seat don't catch down.

Fail 6 Jul 2023 15,878 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Seat don't catch down.

Pass 18 May 2021 14,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 14,743 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside or off side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2014 13,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 8,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 6,207 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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LJ57 NCO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 LJ57 NCO, 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 LJ57 NCO registered?

LJ57 NCO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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