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LJ58 FCY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,369 mi
Last recorded35,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 35,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 33,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 27,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 26,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively brake lever short (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 12,633 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,619 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 May 2012 3,668 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 1,187 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 FCY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

LJ58 FCY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LJ58 FCY safe to buy?

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