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HF09 GKG

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,874 mi
Last recorded41,874 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 GKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 41,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 41,722 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,563 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 30,563 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,170 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 22,170 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,793 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 11,793 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front 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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HF09 GKG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF09 GKG, 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 HF09 GKG registered?

HF09 GKG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is HF09 GKG safe to buy?

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