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LJ09 EGE

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,294 mi
Last recorded18,294 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 18,294 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 15,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 15,434 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 15,434 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 15,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 15,101 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,279 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 12,279 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,474 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,474 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,394 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 10,394 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 9,339 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No rear mud guard to mount number plare

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

Pass 1 May 2013 8,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 8,275 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

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

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,328 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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LJ09 EGE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ09 EGE, 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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LJ09 EGE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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