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OU09 HVX

2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,035 mi
Last recorded35,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 12510,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 HVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 26,825 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 26,825 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 18,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,742 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 9,738 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 9,738 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 9,738 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 9,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 9,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 9,738 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,738 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 9,738 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 9,738 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,738 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 9,738 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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 HVX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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