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DK09 FNW

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,924 mi
Last recorded15,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 FNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 15,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 15,924 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 15,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 15,924 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 15,924 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bolt missing rear mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,284 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 10,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 7,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,499 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 7,499 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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DK09 FNW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK09 FNW, 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 DK09 FNW registered?

DK09 FNW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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