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LJ58 TUA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,601 mi
Last recorded28,601 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,059 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 27,059 miles

Nearside Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 24,107 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 13,050 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 7,940 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 7,940 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 6,804 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 6,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 6,769 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 TUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUA, 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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LJ58 TUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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