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WX09 LRK

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,458 mi
Last recorded18,458 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 LRK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 18,458 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 18,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 17,196 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 17,194 miles

Central Inner Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,534 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 16,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,116 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 15,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,279 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,831 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 11,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 11,335 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

stand seized

Pass 7 Jul 2014 10,996 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,322 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,322 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 9,320 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,012 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 7,012 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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WX09 LRK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX09 LRK, 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 WX09 LRK registered?

WX09 LRK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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