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LJ09 GOP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,912 mi
Last recorded7,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 GOP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 7,912 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 7,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,883 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 6,883 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 6,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 May 2015 6,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2013 6,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 6,100 miles

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

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

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 GOP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

LJ09 GOP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is LJ09 GOP safe to buy?

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