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LK08 JFJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,890 mi
Last recorded23,890 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 JFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 23,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 23,890 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,890 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 23,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 9,822 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 14,379 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,714 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 JFJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

LK08 JFJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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