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LX08 DVF

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,021 mi
Last recorded49,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,524 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,524 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2014 25,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,489 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 19,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,651 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 15,651 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 10,752 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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LX08 DVF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 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 Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 DVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 DVF registered?

LX08 DVF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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