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CU09 FOA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,963 mi
Last recorded2,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 FOA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 2,963 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 2,962 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 2,213 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 1,984 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 1,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 1,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 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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CU09 FOA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU09 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU09 FOA registered?

CU09 FOA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is CU09 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 FOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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