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LX08 AWY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,489 mi
Last recorded23,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 23,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 23,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 23,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 23,322 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 23,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,176 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 22,176 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 20,102 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 19,504 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 19,504 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 17,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,371 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 14,371 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,013 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,925 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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LX08 AWY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LX08 AWY, 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 LX08 AWY registered?

LX08 AWY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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