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LJ09 RCV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,590 mi
Last recorded12,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 12,590 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 12,590 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 9,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 7,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 6,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 4,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 1,889 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 RCV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

LJ09 RCV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is LJ09 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 RCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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