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LC59 FXB

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,710 mi
Last recorded19,710 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 19,710 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 18,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 16,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,586 miles

centre stand pivot worn

Pass 5 Sep 2019 12,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 5,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,472 miles

Main Stand is Slightly Low

Fail 3 Jun 2016 7,472 miles

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

Main Stand is Slightly Low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,542 miles

nearside rear indicator clear lense missing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 6,542 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

nearside rear indicator clear lense missing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 6,535 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,842 miles

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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LC59 FXB is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC59 FXB, 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 LC59 FXB registered?

LC59 FXB is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is LC59 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 FXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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