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LJ58 EVL

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,164 mi
Last recorded65,164 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,164 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

nearside mirror missing

underside of chassis frame heavily undersealed/covered over and cannot be accurately inspected

Fail 20 May 2025 65,154 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy potentially plastics fouling causing notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1mm but still visable (50cc) (5.2.3 (e))

N/S Mirror Missing

battery terminal not connected so needs to be running to operate lights

Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 58,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,198 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 42,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,699 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 16,698 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Jun 2018 16,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 16,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 16,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,062 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,062 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 12,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 10,977 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 EVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

LJ58 EVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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