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LJ58 FDD

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FDD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,122 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 56,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unsafe to ride (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect lose (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,122 miles

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 56,122 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,122 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,122 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 56,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,143 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,838 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,431 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Swing arm bushes have slight free play

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 24,653 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,025 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 FDD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

LJ58 FDD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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