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WA59 AUL

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,060 mi
Last recorded19,060 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 AUL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine298cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 19,060 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 18,538 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 17,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,814 miles

Front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 14,737 miles

Front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Oct 2019 13,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 12,750 miles

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 11,609 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated slightly corroded (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,409 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 9,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,193 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 7,387 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,785 miles

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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WA59 AUL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA59 AUL, 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 WA59 AUL registered?

WA59 AUL is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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