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LJ09 RZY

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,340 mi
Last recorded16,340 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 RZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 16,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 14,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 12,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 12,206 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 9,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 7,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 6,575 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 6,575 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RZY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ09 RZY registered?

LJ09 RZY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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