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LX58 BVC

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,744 mi
Last recorded41,744 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 BVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 41,732 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake lever application knotchy

Pass 20 Jul 2019 36,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,500 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 13,500 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,132 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 10,132 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LX58 BVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 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 LX58 BVC, 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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LX58 BVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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