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LK59 AFF

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,706 mi
Last recorded40,706 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 AFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 40,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,353 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,522 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 37,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 33,410 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 33,403 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock steering lock to lock ineffective (2.1.4 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn the engine has excessive movement from its mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,929 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Central Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion need to look at it (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,145 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 18,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,624 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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LK59 AFF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK59 AFF, 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 LK59 AFF registered?

LK59 AFF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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