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LJ58 FGC

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,075 mi
Last recorded29,075 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear of bike damaged and offside rear indicator damaged but working correctly

Pass 25 Jul 2022 23,881 miles

noisy bearing in the rear drive

Fail 25 Jul 2022 23,881 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

noisy bearing in the rear drive

Pass 23 Jul 2021 20,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,347 miles

seat catch broken,secured by strap.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 19,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 19,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,975 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 15,724 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2013 15,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,655 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 FGC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LJ58 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

LJ58 FGC is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2009.

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