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LJ59 LFA

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,063 mi
Last recorded25,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 LFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 25,063 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 25,063 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 24,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 23,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 18,762 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 7,926 miles

Front front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Nov 2020 7,926 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 7,709 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 7,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 7,477 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,770 miles

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 LFA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFA, 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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What year was LJ59 LFA registered?

LJ59 LFA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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