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LJ58 NDC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,133 mi
Last recorded29,133 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,566 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front disc pads not seen

Fail 22 Jul 2021 28,566 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front disc pads not seen

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 28,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 27,630 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,321 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 26,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 14,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,244 miles

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 NDC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

LJ58 NDC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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