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WA08 SZY

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,091 mi
Last recorded3,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 SZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 3,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 2,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 2,329 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 2,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 1,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 282 miles

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 SZY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 SZY registered?

WA08 SZY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is WA08 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 SZY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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