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LK09 AYS

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,120 mi
Last recorded18,120 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 AYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 18,120 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 15,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 14,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 13,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 13,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,369 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 12,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 11,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,310 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 11,310 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,462 miles

engine mountings worn

Fail 16 Aug 2014 10,462 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

engine mountings worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,814 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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LK09 AYS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 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 LK09 AYS, 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 LK09 AYS registered?

LK09 AYS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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