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LJ59 AVP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,142 mi
Last recorded12,142 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 12,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 12,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 11,813 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 11,813 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 10,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 9,984 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 7,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,162 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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LJ59 AVP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ59 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

LJ59 AVP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ59 AVP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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