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LJ59 AKP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,789 mi
Last recorded22,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,789 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 22,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 22,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 7,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 2,094 miles

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

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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LJ59 AKP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LJ59 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ59 AKP registered?

LJ59 AKP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ59 AKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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