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LJ59 HCE

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,122 mi
Last recorded9,122 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 9,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 8,879 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 8,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 8,594 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 8,245 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 8,245 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 7,834 miles

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

Front unable to inspect front pads

Pass 17 May 2019 7,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 5,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,433 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 5,427 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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 HCE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

LJ59 HCE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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