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RX58 EEJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,272 mi
Last recorded16,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 EEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 16,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,934 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 15,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,877 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess damping is a little reduced on rear shock (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 14,968 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,051 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,180 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 7,180 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,016 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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RX58 EEJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX58 EEJ, 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 RX58 EEJ registered?

RX58 EEJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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