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LX08 DNO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,209 mi
Last recorded30,209 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 30,209 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 29,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,210 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 25,192 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,367 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,013 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 16,013 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 12,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,982 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 DNO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

LX08 DNO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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