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WA09 JKO

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,866 mi
Last recorded9,866 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 JKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 9,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear number plate light [VERY DULL] at time of testing

Fail 18 Aug 2025 9,861 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 9,615 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 9,615 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 9,219 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 9,219 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 8,794 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 7,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 7,418 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 7,418 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 5,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 5,619 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 3,568 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 2,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,575 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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WA09 JKO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA09 JKO, 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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WA09 JKO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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