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LX57 BHZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,011 mi
Last recorded18,011 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,011 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 17,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 17,439 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,606 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 15,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,338 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,196 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 13,196 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2010 8,912 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LX57 BHZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX57 BHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX57 BHZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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