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LK08 HXJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,943 mi
Last recorded23,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 23,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,886 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front mudguard lower mount is insecure (2.1.2e)

Offside Front front tyre has uneven wear

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

Rear slight damage to oofside lower corner of reg plate

Fail 11 Aug 2015 16,650 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,762 miles

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

front tyre tread getting low.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,578 miles

slight damage on number plate

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,182 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 HXJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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