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LJ09 MXT

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,513 mi
Last recorded23,513 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MXT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 23,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,739 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,616 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,001 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,148 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 20,876 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,224 miles

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

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

Rear 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 MXT is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

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

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