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VX08 OTV

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,515 mi
Last recorded15,515 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 OTV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,515 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 15,514 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,256 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 12,256 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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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VX08 OTV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX08 OTV, 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 VX08 OTV registered?

VX08 OTV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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