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WX08 GYC

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,808 mi
Last recorded12,808 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 GYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 12,808 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre very low pressure

Pass 28 Jul 2025 11,142 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 11,142 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 9,896 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 9,896 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 8,849 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 8,078 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 8,078 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 7,385 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 6,839 miles

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

fuel pipe slight cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2020 6,839 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe slight cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 4,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 4,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 4,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,393 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,951 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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WX08 GYC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX08 GYC, 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 WX08 GYC registered?

WX08 GYC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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