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LX08 AVJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,526 mi
Last recorded4,526 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 4,526 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 2,480 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 2,480 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LX08 AVJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LX08 AVJ, 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 LX08 AVJ registered?

LX08 AVJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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