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LJ09 MUY

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,808 mi
Last recorded27,808 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 27,808 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 27,808 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 26,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 26,090 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 24,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 23,315 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 18,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 13,818 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 MUY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

LJ09 MUY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is LJ09 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 MUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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