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LJ57 VCY

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,066 mi
Last recorded1,066 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 1,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 1,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 1,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 1,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 1,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 871 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 871 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2014 845 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 807 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 807 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2012 795 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 743 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ57 VCY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 VCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 VCY registered?

LJ57 VCY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is LJ57 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 VCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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