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LJ57 UJA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,687 mi
Last recorded17,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UJA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,587 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 17,587 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 16,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 7,216 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,090 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 UJA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

LJ57 UJA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 UJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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