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LB59 BUA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,466 mi
Last recorded18,466 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 BUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 18,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,162 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 16,162 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,953 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 10,699 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 10,699 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 10,438 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 10,396 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,399 miles

no speedo

Pass 28 Nov 2013 7,399 miles

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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LB59 BUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB59 BUA, 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 LB59 BUA registered?

LB59 BUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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