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LG59 UPJ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,786 mi
Last recorded24,786 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,786 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 24,786 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 22,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,970 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 14,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 12,221 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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LG59 UPJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG59 UPJ, 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 LG59 UPJ registered?

LG59 UPJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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