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NK08 LJX

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,566 mi
Last recorded19,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 LJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,566 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 19,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,294 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 10,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 6,417 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 4,932 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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NK08 LJX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK08 LJX, 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 NK08 LJX registered?

NK08 LJX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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