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LJ57 VBV

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 60,607 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 59,026 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 58,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,774 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,682 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,650 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,213 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 51,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,159 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 48,155 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,329 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 44,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,154 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 40,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 25,662 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 12,151 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 VBV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 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 VBV, 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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LJ57 VBV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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