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LJ59 AMV

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,832 mi
Last recorded12,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 12,832 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower frame floor, near engine mounting bracket bushing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cable broken

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,832 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 12,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 12,832 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,832 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 12,832 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 11,843 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 5,953 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 AMV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AMV, 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 AMV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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