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AE09 JHV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,795 mi
Last recorded32,795 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 JHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,795 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter damp - advise further inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2022 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter damp - advise further inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2020 27,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 26,198 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,584 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 8,970 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,954 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

bottom of headlamp fouling front carrier bracket

front tyre worn uneven

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,952 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,362 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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AE09 JHV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 JHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE09 JHV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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