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LJ09 RKV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,199 mi
Last recorded21,199 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 21,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 20,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 17,625 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush excessively perished/damaged resulting in movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested dipped bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced belly pan excessively corroded (big hole underneath) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,626 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,455 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,435 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 16,435 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 12,928 miles

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

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,928 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 RKV 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 75%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

LJ09 RKV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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