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LJ09 HNC

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,511 miles

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

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,511 miles

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

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

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 26,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 13,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,672 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ09 HNC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 HNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ09 HNC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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