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BX09 LRU

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,425 mi
Last recorded29,425 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 LRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 29,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,544 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 26,544 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,948 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 18,603 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 11,932 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,932 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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BX09 LRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX09 LRU, 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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BX09 LRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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