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LJ09 RZS

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,554 mi
Last recorded21,554 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RZS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 21,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 21,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 19,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 19,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 18,702 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 18,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 15,425 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 15,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 14,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 14,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 12,092 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 9,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 6,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 6,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 6,372 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 6,372 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 4,173 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 RZS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

LJ09 RZS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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