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MX58 FRP

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,525 mi
Last recorded27,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 FRP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,525 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 38,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting bracket corroded and likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm less than 3/4 over any section of the breadth round the tyre circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,113 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 24,113 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,402 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,402 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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MX58 FRP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX58 FRP, 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 MX58 FRP registered?

MX58 FRP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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