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LX08 DJE

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,813 mi
Last recorded24,813 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 24,813 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess corrosion (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective front engine mounting ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 24,813 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess corrosion (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective front engine mounting ()

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 24,806 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,802 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 24,802 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 24,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 15,901 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 15,901 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 15,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 15,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 15,901 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,901 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

indicator tell-tall light not working, but indicators can be seen from seated position

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,171 miles

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

handle bars are slightly offset from straight

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LX08 DJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 DJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX08 DJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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