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LX08 DLN

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,350 mi
Last recorded37,350 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,350 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,350 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,608 miles

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

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 35,608 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,085 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 35,085 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2020 34,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 26,741 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 21,283 miles

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

Brake component is excessively corroded front pad backing plate (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,949 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LX08 DLN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 DLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX08 DLN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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