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LK08 HYG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,999 mi
Last recorded38,999 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,999 miles

Very little reserve travel on rear brake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2024 38,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Very little reserve travel on rear brake lever

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,661 miles

Rear brake lever very little reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,007 miles

exhaust deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating

side stand corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,998 miles

exhaust deteriorating

side stand corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,990 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,990 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 35,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,182 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,649 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 HYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

LK08 HYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LK08 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 HYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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