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LX57 GVG

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,752 mi
Last recorded15,752 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 GVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 14,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,117 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,087 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,599 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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LX57 GVG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX57 GVG, 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 LX57 GVG registered?

LX57 GVG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is LX57 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 GVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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