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LX09 CRU

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 CRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,940 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 22,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,935 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,550 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 18,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 17,214 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,653 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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LX09 CRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX09 CRU, 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 LX09 CRU registered?

LX09 CRU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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