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LX08 DTZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,401 mi
Last recorded13,401 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 12,152 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,110 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LX08 DTZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 DTZ registered?

LX08 DTZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LX08 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 DTZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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