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OU08 DHN

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,281 mi
Last recorded30,281 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 29,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,075 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 29,075 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 22,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 18,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,995 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,583 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,002 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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OU08 DHN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 DHN registered?

OU08 DHN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is OU08 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 DHN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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