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HX09 DLU

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,221 mi
Last recorded3,221 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX09 DLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 3,221 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central horn only works with bike running

LHS fnt mirror loos

Nearside mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear battery not secure

Rear ignition barrel loose

Fail 25 Jun 2020 3,221 miles

Front Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central horn only works with bike running

LHS fnt mirror loos

Nearside mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear battery not secure

Rear ignition barrel loose

Pass 8 Sep 2018 3,160 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 3,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 14,168 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,168 miles

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

freeplay in throttle

Fail 16 Jul 2012 14,168 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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HX09 DLU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,473 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX09 DLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX09 DLU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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