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LG59 UPY

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

1,894 mi
Last recorded1,894 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 1,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 1,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 1,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 1,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 1,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 1,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 1,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 1,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 1,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 616 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 532 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 UPY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LG59 UPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 UPY registered?

LG59 UPY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 UPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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