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LJ59 HJZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,722 mi
Last recorded3,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HJZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 3,722 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 18,528 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 18,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,576 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 15,576 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 11,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 10,075 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 10,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 10,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 7,990 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 HJZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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