MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Bearing noise from clutch
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Bearing noise from clutch
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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))
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)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?
Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LK08 NLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK08 NLV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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