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LX08 AXM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,123 mi
Last recorded19,123 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AXM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 19,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 19,123 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 14,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,282 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,282 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,285 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 15,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 15,765 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 9,938 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 AXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX08 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

LX08 AXM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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