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LJ58 MLX

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,361 mi
Last recorded34,361 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,361 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 34,361 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,546 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 20,546 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,070 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,965 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 MLX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLX, 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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What year was LJ58 MLX registered?

LJ58 MLX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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