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LX08 DUA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,013 mi
Last recorded17,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 17,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 14,166 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 1,514 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 11,512 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 7,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,509 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 DUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA registered?

LX08 DUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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