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LK08 GXM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,709 mi
Last recorded25,709 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GXM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,709 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 19,744 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nearside mirror loose

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,907 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 14,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 14,447 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 12,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,045 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 12,045 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,902 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 GXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXM, 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 LK08 GXM registered?

LK08 GXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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