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LX08 DPZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 48,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 45,785 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 44,032 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,363 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,866 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,190 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 DPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

LX08 DPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is LX08 DPZ safe to buy?

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