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LJ58 GWW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 GWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 33,606 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working lever not operating lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is unsuitable out of shape (5.2.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 23,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 17,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 17,851 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre stand /stiff gets stuck down

Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,290 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 15,244 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions FITTED BACKWARDS (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,968 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 13,968 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,339 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 11,339 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 7,903 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 GWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

LJ58 GWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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