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LJ09 HLX

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,862 mi
Last recorded8,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 8,837 miles

Front dash board indicator tel tail not working

Front dash board lights on tel tail not working

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty intermitant (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2016 8,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,699 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ09 HLX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,244 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 HLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ09 HLX registered?

LJ09 HLX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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