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LJ59 HCO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,287 mi
Last recorded25,287 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 25,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 25,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 23,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 23,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,294 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 23,294 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,790 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 20,790 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 17,848 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 3,773 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 HCO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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