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LJ09 RTZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,752 mi
Last recorded40,752 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,224 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,242 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,396 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,391 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,017 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 12,257 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

number plate damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,257 miles

number plate damaged

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 RTZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

LJ09 RTZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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