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LX08 FOD

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2024 18,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 13,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,786 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 9,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,670 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LX08 FOD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 FOD registered?

LX08 FOD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 30 August 2008.

Is LX08 FOD safe to buy?

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