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LJ59 HCD

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,383 mi
Last recorded18,383 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 16,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 14,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 14,815 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 11,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,817 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,817 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 8 Jun 2016 9,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 5,775 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 HCD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HCD, 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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LJ59 HCD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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