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LJ57 UMW

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,985 mi
Last recorded47,985 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UMW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 32,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,912 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 29,902 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,682 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 12,236 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 12,236 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2012 11,790 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 8,988 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 5,787 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ57 UMW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 UMW registered?

LJ57 UMW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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