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LJ09 LVD

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,620 mi
Last recorded8,620 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 8,620 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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 27 Feb 2025 8,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 8,606 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 8,599 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 8,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 8,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 8,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 8,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 8,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 7,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 6,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 5,801 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 4,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 LVD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

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

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