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LJ09 LWH

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,756 mi
Last recorded28,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 28,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 27,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 27,073 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust mount starting to rust and split

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 22,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 22,002 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 21,194 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2018 19,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 19,664 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 5,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 5,517 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 5,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,434 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 18,434 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 18,209 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,917 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 4,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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 LWH is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

LJ09 LWH is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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