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LK08 HZW

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,724 mi
Last recorded16,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 16,724 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 16,724 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,724 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 16,720 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,033 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LK08 HZW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 HZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 HZW registered?

LK08 HZW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 HZW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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