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LJ58 OLB

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 OLB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 25,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 25,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 20,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 20,593 miles

O/S FOOTREST DAMAGE

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 20,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 20,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,596 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,593 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 20,593 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,593 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,593 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 17,124 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,960 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 OLB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

LJ58 OLB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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