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LJ09 LWZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,464 mi
Last recorded18,464 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 18,464 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 12,015 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 12,014 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,620 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 11,189 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,282 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 8,979 miles

handlebars twisted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 7,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,040 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ09 LWZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 LWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 LWZ registered?

LJ09 LWZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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