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LK59 AFX

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,941 mi
Last recorded32,941 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 AFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,388 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,596 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 30,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Handle bars slight off alignment. (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,815 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LK59 AFX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK59 AFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK59 AFX registered?

LK59 AFX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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