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LX57 GSV

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,811 mi
Last recorded54,811 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 GSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 54,433 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,855 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,846 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,391 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,936 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LX57 GSV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX57 GSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX57 GSV registered?

LX57 GSV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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