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WA09 JNK

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,098 mi
Last recorded17,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 JNK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 17,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 16,185 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 16,185 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 14,529 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 14,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 12,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 12,692 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 10,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 9,158 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 9,158 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 8,375 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 7,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 6,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 5,804 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 5,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2014 5,804 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 4,026 miles

Both Tyres under inflaited

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 JNK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA09 JNK, 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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WA09 JNK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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