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LJ09 RSX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,237 mi
Last recorded21,237 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,237 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 21,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 21,237 miles

Riders seat insecure SEAT DOES NOT LOCK DOWN (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,237 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre very low on tread

idle high

seat not fully secure

Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre very low on tread

idle high

seat not fully secure

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,237 miles

handle bar muffs fitted

rear brake adjustment poor

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,237 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,237 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,836 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 RSX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa 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 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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

LJ09 RSX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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