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LK08 EFO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,858 mi
Last recorded44,858 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 EFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 44,858 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower footboard area excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls intermittent on front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 44,852 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 41,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 41,901 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,803 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 34,857 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 31,709 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,581 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,368 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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LK08 EFO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK08 EFO, 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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LK08 EFO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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