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LJ59 LDX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,685 mi
Last recorded13,685 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 LDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 13,685 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 13,685 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 12,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 12,382 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear tyre flat

Pass 21 May 2018 11,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 10,703 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 10,703 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,192 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 LDX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

LJ59 LDX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is LJ59 LDX safe to buy?

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