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LJ59 AKG

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,061 mi
Last recorded14,061 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 14,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,436 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS REDUCED DAMPING

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 10,436 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS REDUCED DAMPING

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 8,434 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 8,434 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 7,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,205 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ59 AKG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,232 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ59 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ59 AKG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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