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LK59 AFV

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,707 mi
Last recorded6,707 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 AFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 6,707 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 6,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 6,707 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in brake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2024 6,699 miles

Lower Slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Possible leak from shock absorber

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 6,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Excessive noise coming from transmission.

Fail 11 Feb 2023 6,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Excessive noise coming from transmission.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 6,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 6,699 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 6,699 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front stop switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 6,105 miles

front brake hose loose

Fail 16 Jul 2019 6,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake hose loose

Pass 12 Jul 2018 5,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked still readible

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 9,236 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LK59 AFV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,244 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK59 AFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK59 AFV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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