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BX09 LSL

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,715 mi
Last recorded40,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 LSL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,578 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 38,570 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pad material approaching minimum thickness (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,539 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 3,539 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,467 miles

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,086 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,838 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 LSL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSL, 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 BX09 LSL registered?

BX09 LSL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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