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LJ57 XUU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,062 mi
Last recorded14,062 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 XUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 14,062 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 14,062 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 12,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 11,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,304 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 11,304 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 9,950 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 8,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 7,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 6,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 5,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 3,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 3,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 2,836 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ57 XUU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 XUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 XUU registered?

LJ57 XUU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is LJ57 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 XUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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