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LJ09 VGM

2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,609 mi
Last recorded27,609 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25010,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 VGM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 27,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 27,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 25,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 24,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,192 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 17,192 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 13,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,204 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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LJ09 VGM is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,844 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 VGM registered?

LJ09 VGM is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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