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LD59 PXK

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,282 mi
Last recorded21,282 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 PXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 21,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,282 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 21,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,282 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 21,282 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 21,282 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 21,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 21,038 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,561 miles

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

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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LD59 PXK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD59 PXK, 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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LD59 PXK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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