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LJ09 MWX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,135 mi
Last recorded55,135 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MWX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,135 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 55,135 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,847 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,409 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 37,409 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,784 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 MWX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

LJ09 MWX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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