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AE59 ECT

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,693 mi
Last recorded11,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 ECT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 11,693 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 11,669 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 10,966 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath floorpan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 10,966 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath floorpan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 9,846 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 9,846 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,846 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 9,846 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 9,511 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 8,077 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

nail in rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 4,581 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake is low on reserve travel.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 918 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 213 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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AE59 ECT is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 AE59 ECT, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE59 ECT is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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