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LJ58 MPO

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,442 mi
Last recorded42,442 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 42,442 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 40,476 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,417 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 37,417 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,544 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,297 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,387 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 17,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 11,720 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ58 MPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 MPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ58 MPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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