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LW08 NXM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,819 mi
Last recorded29,819 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NXM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 19,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 19,014 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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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LW08 NXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW08 NXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW08 NXM?

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What year was LW08 NXM registered?

LW08 NXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LW08 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 NXM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW08 NXM have outstanding finance?

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