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LJ09 EYX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,423 mi
Last recorded26,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EYX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 26,423 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 26,420 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 25,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 25,292 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 23,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Below the manufacturer’s recommendation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre is flat (no air) pumped up tyre for roller brake test

Fail 13 Jan 2023 23,877 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Below the manufacturer’s recommendation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre is flat (no air) pumped up tyre for roller brake test

Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,589 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 20,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,780 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 EYX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

LJ09 EYX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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