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LJ58 VTD

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VTD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 17,555 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2015 12,619 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 12,619 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 6,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2013 6,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,056 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 VTD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

LJ58 VTD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 February 2009.

Is LJ58 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VTD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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