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LJ09 RUA

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,283 mi
Last recorded22,283 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 22,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 21,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 20,863 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 20,855 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepping slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepping slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,429 miles

exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,627 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 15,627 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,663 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 14,663 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,592 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ09 RUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,232 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 RUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 RUA registered?

LJ09 RUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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