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LK09 KNL

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,857 mi
Last recorded45,857 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 KNL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,857 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,857 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,857 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 45,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,857 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 45,857 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,648 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,600 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre flat

Nearside Front mirror missing

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,769 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

nsf mirror missing

rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 May 2014 37,877 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 37,877 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,612 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,612 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,229 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 KNL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KNL, 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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LK09 KNL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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