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LJ09 LWF

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,917 mi
Last recorded30,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 30,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,848 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 30,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 30,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 27,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,922 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 18,922 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 16,239 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 16,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 16,239 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 16,239 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,098 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 15,098 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 8,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,062 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 LWF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

LJ09 LWF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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