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VX09 AFU

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,592 mi
Last recorded20,592 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 AFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 20,592 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 20,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 15,600 miles

Front tyre worn and out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2013 11,476 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 11,476 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,918 miles

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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VX09 AFU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX09 AFU, 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.

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What year was VX09 AFU registered?

VX09 AFU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 AFU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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