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LJ09 EHP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,217 mi
Last recorded31,217 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EHP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 31,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,217 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 31,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 30,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,866 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 20,866 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 17,975 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,076 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 EHP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHP, 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 LJ09 EHP registered?

LJ09 EHP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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