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LJ58 CHZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,686 mi
Last recorded34,686 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 32,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,419 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,488 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 27,488 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 27,075 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 24,232 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,622 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 13,622 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 9,956 miles

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

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,310 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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LJ58 CHZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black 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 LJ58 CHZ, 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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LJ58 CHZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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