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LJ09 VHL

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,344 mi
Last recorded40,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 VHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 40,344 miles

Front mudguard taped up

Offside side damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,426 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 36,426 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 28,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,180 miles

Engine mounts have excessive free play

Front Front tyre has wear on one side (tyre wearing unevenly)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 20,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 VHL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

LJ09 VHL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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