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EJ09 CJO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,796 mi
Last recorded11,796 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 11,796 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 11,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 10,996 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 10,996 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2023 10,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 10,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,420 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 8,175 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 8,162 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 7,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 7,809 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 7,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2015 6,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2014 6,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2013 5,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EJ09 CJO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ09 CJO, 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 EJ09 CJO registered?

EJ09 CJO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is EJ09 CJO safe to buy?

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