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LJ58 CLU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 28,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 28,266 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 26,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,486 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 22,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 22 May 2020 21,598 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 21,596 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 20,541 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 19,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,780 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 17,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,715 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,311 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 6,311 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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LJ58 CLU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ58 CLU, 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.

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What year was LJ58 CLU registered?

LJ58 CLU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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