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LJ09 LJX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 42,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 25,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,472 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,142 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 15,421 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 12,679 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 10,800 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 LJX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJX, 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

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What year was LJ09 LJX registered?

LJ09 LJX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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