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LX08 FRC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,661 mi
Last recorded20,661 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FRC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 20,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 20,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 19,538 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 29,303 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,305 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 27,305 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 25,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 25,124 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 19,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,148 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 FRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

LX08 FRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LX08 FRC safe to buy?

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Does LX08 FRC have outstanding finance?

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