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LJ59 HJO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,719 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear arm/engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 3,224 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 1,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 1,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 917 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 917 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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 HJO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

LJ59 HJO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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