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LJ58 ENN

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,088 mi
Last recorded18,088 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 ENN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 18,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 18,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,933 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 17,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 17,785 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 13,228 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,481 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,173 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,173 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 9,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ58 ENN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 ENN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ58 ENN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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