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LJ59 HHU

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,400 mi
Last recorded20,400 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 20,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,758 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 19,758 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 17,377 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 17,314 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 11,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 10,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 9,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 9,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 8,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 7,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 6,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 5,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 4,968 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 4,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ59 HHU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,232 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ59 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ59 HHU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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