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LJ09 ESO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,176 mi
Last recorded24,176 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 ESO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 24,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 21,503 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 21,499 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 20,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 19,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 15,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 15,824 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 13,389 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 13,389 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 12,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,249 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 9,993 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 ESO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

LJ09 ESO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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