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AU59 BXP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,649 mi
Last recorded31,649 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 BXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 31,307 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,227 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,606 miles

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,731 miles

Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,619 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Stone in rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,619 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Bolt insecure (3.2.B2b)

Stone in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,293 miles

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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AU59 BXP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU59 BXP, 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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What year was AU59 BXP registered?

AU59 BXP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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