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LJ58 CHN

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,719 mi
Last recorded5,719 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 5,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 5,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 4,916 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 4,916 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,419 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 4,419 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,374 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ58 CHN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 CHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ58 CHN registered?

LJ58 CHN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is LJ58 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 CHN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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