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LJ09 RZA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,595 mi
Last recorded17,595 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 17,595 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 17,595 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2023 13,357 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 13,349 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,837 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 12,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 7,409 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 RZA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

LJ09 RZA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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