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LK08 HDE

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,334 mi
Last recorded17,334 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HDE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,009 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 12,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 12,999 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 22 May 2021 12,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,999 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 12,999 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 29,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,477 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2014 29,477 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,308 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,353 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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 HDE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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