CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ09 HLK

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

21,034 mi
Last recorded21,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HLK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,034 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Rubber mount slight deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 21,031 miles

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

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Rubber mount slight deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 21,028 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Weak (7.7 (c))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine case loose righthand

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine rubber mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 20,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 17,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 14,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 14,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 14,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,166 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 14,166 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,732 miles

nearside rear indicator slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 11,827 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

high revs and start up and rear wheel spins with exessive revs

Fail 2 Feb 2012 9,685 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 9,685 miles

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

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ09 HLK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ09 HLK?

You can check the full history of LJ09 HLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ09 HLK registered?

LJ09 HLK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LJ09 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 HLK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ09 HLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ09 HLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.