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OU09 BYL

2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,937 mi
Last recorded16,937 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 12510,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 BYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 16,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 16,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 16,429 miles

Front mudguard cracked

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 16,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front mudguard cracked

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,131 miles

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

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

front mudguard cracked

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2019 14,131 miles

Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

front mudguard cracked

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,458 miles

Rear brake lever short but still usable

Fail 20 Jun 2018 12,458 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake lever short but still usable

Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 8,033 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 May 2015 5,914 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 May 2015 5,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 3,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 3,511 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 1,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 1,271 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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OU09 BYL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 10,522 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 Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU09 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU09 BYL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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