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LJ09 HNO

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,534 mi
Last recorded17,534 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 17,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension damping effect slightly inadequate

Fail 3 Jun 2019

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension damping effect slightly inadequate

Pass 21 May 2018 31,955 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 30,597 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 30,597 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,073 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 HNO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HNO, 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.

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LJ09 HNO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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