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WX08 EOE

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,693 mi
Last recorded14,693 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EOE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 14,693 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 14,693 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 13,836 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER FRAME AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 13,022 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 13,015 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock LOCK STOP ON STEERING IS DAMAGED (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 11,894 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 11,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,563 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 11,563 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 11,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 11,421 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 11,115 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 11,115 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,625 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 10,625 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 2,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 2,288 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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WX08 EOE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 EOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 EOE registered?

WX08 EOE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WX08 EOE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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