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LJ58 FCM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

3,300 mi
Last recorded3,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FCM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 3,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 3,294 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 3,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 2,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 2,845 miles

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 2,844 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,844 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 2,842 miles

speedo cable broken

Fail 25 May 2016 2,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

speedo cable broken

Pass 19 Nov 2014 2,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

fuel hose starting to crack slightly

rear position light dim

Fail 12 Nov 2014 2,840 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

fuel hose starting to crack slightly

rear position light dim

Pass 23 Oct 2013 2,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 2,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 2,840 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,840 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 2,840 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 2,840 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 FCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 FCM, 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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LJ58 FCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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