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DK09 GFG

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,122 mi
Last recorded51,122 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 GFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,122 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 51,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,474 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 35,474 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 32,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,508 miles

Front suspension soft

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,784 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 22,784 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Engine mounting (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly NOT RETURNING (6.2.1f)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 12,577 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 12,398 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly NOT RETURNING (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,175 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 4,962 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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DK09 GFG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 DK09 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

DK09 GFG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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