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LX08 GYY

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,457 mi
Last recorded12,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 GYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 12,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 12,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 9,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,661 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 5,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 4,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 4,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 GYY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

LX08 GYY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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