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AU59 BYC

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,245 mi
Last recorded9,245 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 BYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 9,124 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 8,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 8,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 8,692 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 8,692 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 8,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 8,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 8,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,241 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 8,014 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 5,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,958 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 BYC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

AU59 BYC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AU59 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 BYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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