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LK09 LFB

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,736 mi
Last recorded27,736 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 LFB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 27,736 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 27,736 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 26,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 24,080 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 24,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 21,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,878 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 21,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,878 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 21,878 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 21,749 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,081 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 12,081 miles

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

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

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

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 LFB 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 61.1%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

LK09 LFB is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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