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LJ58 NFC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,689 mi
Last recorded25,689 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,535 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,681 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,207 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 14,306 miles

Exhaust is slightly corroded

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock has a reduced damping effect

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,748 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 6,784 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 1,533 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 NFC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFC, 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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LJ58 NFC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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