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LJ08 DKA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,325 mi
Last recorded37,325 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,649 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,097 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 31,097 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,228 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 19,894 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,260 miles

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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LJ08 DKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 DKA, 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.

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LJ08 DKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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