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LJ58 FCG

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,974 mi
Last recorded19,974 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FCG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,974 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 19,754 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front mudguard missing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,743 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. speedo cable (2.3.6a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front mudguard missing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 19,636 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering mudguard (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,369 miles

seat not locking

Pass 11 Jan 2014 9,720 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jan 2014 9,720 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 6,024 miles

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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LJ58 FCG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ58 FCG, 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 LJ58 FCG registered?

LJ58 FCG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 February 2009.

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