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LC09 YPL

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,914 mi
Last recorded27,914 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 YPL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 27,696 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 23,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 23,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 19,627 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 19,627 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 14,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,742 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LC09 YPL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC09 YPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC09 YPL registered?

LC09 YPL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LC09 YPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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