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SF09 EJJ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 EJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 30,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake ferrule has corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake ferrule has corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,842 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 28,821 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Number plate holder insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable slightly loose Brake line insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,630 miles

Central Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Age related

Nearside Rear Lower Bolt missing from sum causing slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2019 28,378 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 18,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 5,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,000 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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SF09 EJJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF09 EJJ, 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 SF09 EJJ registered?

SF09 EJJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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