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LX08 DVA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,809 mi
Last recorded23,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,111 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 20,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 20,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,088 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,172 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,172 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 12,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,972 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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 DVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

LX08 DVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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