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LJ09 RWY

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,560 mi
Last recorded29,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 29,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 27,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 27,573 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 23,022 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,022 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 23,022 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,889 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 20,889 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,496 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,240 miles

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

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 RWY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

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

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