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LK08 HZL

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,893 mi
Last recorded9,893 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 9,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 9,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 9,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 8,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 8,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 7,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 7,193 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,148 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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
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LK08 HZL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HZL, 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

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What year was LK08 HZL registered?

LK08 HZL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 HZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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