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LK57 DYJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,712 mi
Last recorded28,712 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 DYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,712 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 28,712 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,249 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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LK57 DYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK57 DYJ, 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 LK57 DYJ registered?

LK57 DYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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