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LJ58 CNC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,122 mi
Last recorded13,122 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 13,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 8,886 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 8,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 8,885 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 8,885 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 8,885 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and rear (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 7,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,768 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 6,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 5,774 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,774 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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LJ58 CNC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CNC, 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 CNC registered?

LJ58 CNC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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