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LK58 CYG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,316 mi
Last recorded14,316 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 CYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 14,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 14,316 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 14,316 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose front lower link arm has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 14,316 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose front lower link arm has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 14,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 14,315 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 14,316 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 14,316 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,317 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 14,318 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 14,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 14,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 8,865 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 8,865 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2014 5,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 2,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,146 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 CYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYG, 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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What year was LK58 CYG registered?

LK58 CYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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