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LK08 LUD

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,622 mi
Last recorded14,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 LUD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 14,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 14,622 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 9,593 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2025 9,593 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2024 3,857 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2024 3,857 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 695 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 515 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LK08 LUD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 LUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 LUD registered?

LK08 LUD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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