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LX08 DKO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,520 mi
Last recorded11,520 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 11,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 11,502 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 11,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 11,520 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 11,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 11,520 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released position 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 11,520 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 11,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 11,520 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,800 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 9,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,250 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 DKO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DKO, 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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LX08 DKO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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