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GX59 GZL

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2,672 mi
Last recorded2,672 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 GZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 2,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 2,573 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 2,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 2,573 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 2,573 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 2,573 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 2,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 2,573 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,573 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 2,573 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 2,593 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 2,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 2,573 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 2,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 2,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

seat loose

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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GX59 GZL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GX59 GZL, 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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GX59 GZL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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