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LJ58 NCC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,153 mi
Last recorded45,153 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NCC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 45,153 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 45,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,001 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 44,001 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure frt shock bolts loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 32,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,838 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,838 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,296 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,677 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 16,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,431 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 13,431 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 NCC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

LJ58 NCC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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