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WA09 DPY

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,974 mi
Last recorded55,974 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 DPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,974 miles

surface rust to floor panel

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,546 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine revs (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,355 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 47,343 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,548 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,548 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,782 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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WA09 DPY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 300cc 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 WA09 DPY, 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 WA09 DPY registered?

WA09 DPY is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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