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LJ59 JRU

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 49,881 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 43,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 35,592 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,290 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,290 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,385 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,721 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 JRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

LJ59 JRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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