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LJ58 EUA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,533 mi
Last recorded48,533 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 48,533 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION UNDERBELLY/FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 48,533 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION UNDERBELLY/FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 46,485 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2024 43,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,095 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 35,095 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,645 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 34,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,645 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 34,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,645 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,645 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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 EUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

LJ58 EUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 EUA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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