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LK09 GXZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,705 mi
Last recorded25,705 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 GXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 25,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 25,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 25,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 25,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 24,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 24,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 15,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,767 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 12,767 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,187 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 GXZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

LK09 GXZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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