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LJ09 VHU

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,171 mi
Last recorded19,171 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 VHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 19,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 14,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 11,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 10,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 7,026 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 7,026 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 4,505 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LJ09 VHU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 VHU registered?

LJ09 VHU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is LJ09 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 VHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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