CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK08 GXY

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,395 mi
Last recorded19,395 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,395 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Main beam warning light stays on.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,615 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 15,615 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 10,422 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Full Piaggio Vespa LX 50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK08 GXY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK08 GXY?

You can check the full history of LK08 GXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK08 GXY registered?

LK08 GXY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is LK08 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 GXY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK08 GXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK08 GXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.