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LJ59 HCZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,024 mi
Last recorded36,024 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HCZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 36,024 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 36,022 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 36,019 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,978 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,779 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,241 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,241 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 34,306 miles

Fuel cap ineffective sealing washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,654 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 HCZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCZ, 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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What year was LJ59 HCZ registered?

LJ59 HCZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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