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SN08 HGK

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,669 mi
Last recorded17,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 17,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,669 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,669 miles

Offside Front shock has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 5 Jul 2021 17,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 17,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,828 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,008 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 13,008 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (ENGINE MOUNTS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (RHS) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,326 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,927 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,265 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,359 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 1,635 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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SN08 HGK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN08 HGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN08 HGK registered?

SN08 HGK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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