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LK58 CYC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,308 mi
Last recorded16,308 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 CYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 16,308 miles

Central Front Front tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2021 16,303 miles

Central Front Brake disc contaminated Front brake discs & pads all oil (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2020 14,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mounting arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 14,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mounting arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,685 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded floor pan area (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork station pitted (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded both rear at engine support mounts (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,491 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side foot well area (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2015 13,047 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 10,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,399 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 8,399 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,456 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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LK58 CYC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK58 CYC, 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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LK58 CYC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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