MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX09 LYP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 VX09 LYP, 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 VX09 LYP registered?
VX09 LYP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2009.
Is VX09 LYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX09 LYP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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