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LX08 AXS

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,432 mi
Last recorded68,432 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 68,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 61,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,249 miles

speedo cable broken

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 61,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,177 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,685 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

rear light lens cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,685 miles

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,534 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 24,534 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(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))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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 AXS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

LX08 AXS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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