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V121 AKS

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,368 mi
Last recorded17,368 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 AKS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 17,368 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 17,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 16,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 16,920 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 16,585 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 16,585 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 16,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 16,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 9,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,649 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 9,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 7,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 6,243 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,243 miles

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

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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V121 AKS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V121 AKS, 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 V121 AKS registered?

V121 AKS is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is V121 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 AKS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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