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LK08 GZJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,083 mi
Last recorded8,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 8,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 15,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,608 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,608 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 29 May 2012 15,876 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LK08 GZJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 GZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 GZJ registered?

LK08 GZJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 GZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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