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YJ57 XBL

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,644 mi
Last recorded8,644 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 XBL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 8,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 5,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 5,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,195 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 5,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 4,370 miles

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

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

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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YJ57 XBL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ57 XBL, 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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What year was YJ57 XBL registered?

YJ57 XBL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ57 XBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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