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LJ09 HLZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,575 mi
Last recorded18,575 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 18,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 17,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 15,981 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 15,981 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 15,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,827 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,827 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies r/h brake switch (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 12,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 7,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,378 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 HLZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

LJ09 HLZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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