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LK08 GVA

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,483 mi
Last recorded2,483 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 2,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 2,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 2,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 2,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 2,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 2,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 2,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 2,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 2,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 2,287 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 2,287 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,587 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LK08 GVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 GVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 GVA registered?

LK08 GVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is LK08 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 GVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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