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LJ09 LKZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,139 mi
Last recorded40,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 39,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit biding slightly (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 39,555 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 36,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 33,887 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,768 miles

seriously under inflated rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 33,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,528 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,528 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,868 miles

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 LKZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

LJ09 LKZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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