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LJ09 MLN

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,194 mi
Last recorded37,194 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,194 miles

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Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 37,194 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,195 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 37,195 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 20,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,765 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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 MLN is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

LJ09 MLN is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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