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LJ58 KSK

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 KSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 26,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,679 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 23,679 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 22,266 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 22,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,266 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 22,266 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 20,753 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,765 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 17,765 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,005 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 15,005 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,516 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 1,516 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 1,361 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ58 KSK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 KSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ58 KSK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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