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WA08 MWN

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,042 mi
Last recorded35,042 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 MWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied brake lever end missing but function not impaired (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 35,030 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working numberplate lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rear c brake lever end missing but function not impaired

Offside Front front offside indicator cover cracked on lense but function not impaired

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 33,903 miles

corrosion and damage on frame

Rear brake leaver damaged

Fail 17 May 2018 33,895 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear brake leaver damaged

corrosion and damage on frame

Pass 12 May 2017 32,095 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 29,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,237 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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WA08 MWN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA08 MWN, 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 WA08 MWN registered?

WA08 MWN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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