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LJ58 MJE

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,789 mi
Last recorded8,789 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 8,781 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 8,693 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp slightly insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Not noticed on road test (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,372 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 7,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 6,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 5,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 5,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 5,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 5,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 5,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 5,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 5,810 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2012 3,702 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,702 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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LJ58 MJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 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 Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 MJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ58 MJE registered?

LJ58 MJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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