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LJ57 XUP

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 XUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,725 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

speedometer not working

Fail 27 Aug 2025 26,725 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

speedometer not working

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 26,725 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

speedo not working

Fail 28 Jul 2023 26,725 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

speedo not working

Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,725 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 26,725 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 210,526 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 18,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 13,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 13,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 9,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,695 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LJ57 XUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 XUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 XUP registered?

LJ57 XUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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