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LJ09 RFY

2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,922 mi
Last recorded33,922 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25010,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RFY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 33,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,829 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,598 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2017 29,598 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,728 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,728 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,601 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,601 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,428 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 23,428 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 22,689 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,689 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,452 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2012 18,452 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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LJ09 RFY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,844 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 RFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ09 RFY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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