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LJ09 RRV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,845 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,772 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,771 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,074 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,469 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,290 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,102 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 RRV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

LJ09 RRV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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