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LX09 FLW

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,761 mi
Last recorded21,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 FLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 21,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,272 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 14,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 12,440 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 11,277 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Dec 2016 11,277 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,819 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Mirror missing.

One of two stand springs missing.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 7,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 7,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 3,745 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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LX09 FLW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX09 FLW, 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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What year was LX09 FLW registered?

LX09 FLW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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