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VE59 BEE

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,799 mi
Last recorded18,799 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BEE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 18,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 16,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 16,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 15,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 12,873 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 12,873 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,056 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 8,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 6,164 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 6,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 5,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 5,008 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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VE59 BEE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE59 BEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 BEE registered?

VE59 BEE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is VE59 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 BEE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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