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LG59 UNX

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,566 mi
Last recorded24,566 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,566 miles

lower engine mount have a little play

Fail 12 Apr 2024 24,566 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

lower engine mount have a little play

Pass 7 Mar 2023 24,049 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess not damaged but deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,374 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,064 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 22,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 20,878 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 20,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,597 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded along welded seam (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,326 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 18,326 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,622 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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LG59 UNX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG59 UNX, 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 LG59 UNX registered?

LG59 UNX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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