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GN59 EYU

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,543 mi
Last recorded9,543 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 EYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 9,543 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,095 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 8,257 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 8,241 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 6,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 5,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 2,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 1,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 1,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 9 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 9 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,645 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,645 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,844 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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GN59 EYU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,232 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN59 EYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN59 EYU registered?

GN59 EYU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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