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LK08 NLV

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,478 mi
Last recorded28,478 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 NLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,317 miles

Bearing noise from clutch

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2018 28,317 miles

Bearing noise from clutch

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,317 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,317 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,681 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 22,680 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,739 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,739 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,028 miles

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 NLV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLV, 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.

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What year was LK08 NLV registered?

LK08 NLV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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