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LK09 FOP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,132 mi
Last recorded27,132 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 FOP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 27,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 27,033 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 27,033 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 25,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 25,795 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,651 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 25,648 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 22,204 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 15,685 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 15,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 13,568 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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 FOP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LK09 FOP, 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 LK09 FOP registered?

LK09 FOP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is LK09 FOP safe to buy?

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