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LX08 DKD

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,785 mi
Last recorded39,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DKD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 39,785 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,785 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom frame panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 39,768 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Has had a repair ()

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever bent but can still be readily applied

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,884 miles

travel in front brake lever but still some reserve movement

Fail 29 Oct 2019 38,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

travel in front brake lever but still some reserve movement

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,457 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,601 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 35,574 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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,323 miles

front mud guard damaged but still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,098 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 DKD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKD, 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 DKD registered?

LX08 DKD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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