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LK09 JEJ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,795 mi
Last recorded22,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 JEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 22,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 18,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 18,158 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessively loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear rhs below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,600 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 11,600 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 9,137 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 7,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 7,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 7,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 6,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 5,370 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,713 miles

Rear tyre unevenly worn

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 JEJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

LK09 JEJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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