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WX08 HBO

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,454 mi
Last recorded18,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HBO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,454 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,454 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,045 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2015 16,045 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,533 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 11,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,704 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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WX08 HBO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 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 Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX08 HBO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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