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LJ57 UHE

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,599 mi
Last recorded39,599 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 39,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 38,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 37,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 19,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 19,327 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 12,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,328 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 UHE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ57 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

LJ57 UHE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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