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LJ09 RSO

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,740 mi
Last recorded13,740 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RSO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 13,740 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 21,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,453 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 18,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 18,331 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 16,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 16,842 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 16,842 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 13,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 11,306 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,221 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 8,221 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LJ09 RSO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,244 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 RSO registered?

LJ09 RSO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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