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LJ58 FDZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,933 mi
Last recorded51,933 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 51,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 47,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 43,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 25,931 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 24,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,664 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 21,662 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,211 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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LJ58 FDZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ58 FDZ, 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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What year was LJ58 FDZ registered?

LJ58 FDZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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