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LJ58 GXF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,292 mi
Last recorded26,292 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 GXF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,620 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 19,590 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,482 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 13,616 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 13,606 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 10,127 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,964 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 7,964 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,722 miles

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

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 GXF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

LJ58 GXF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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