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LK09 GXB

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,886 mi
Last recorded14,886 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 GXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 14,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 14,884 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 14,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 14,874 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

2 stroke oil leak from pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,154 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2018 11,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 9,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 5,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,125 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LK09 GXB is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK09 GXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK09 GXB registered?

LK09 GXB is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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