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LJ09 VKC

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,357 mi
Last recorded23,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 VKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 22,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 21,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,117 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,871 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,551 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 20,551 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,962 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 19,962 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,078 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,901 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 VKC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKC, 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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LJ09 VKC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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