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YX09 GPV

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,610 mi
Last recorded14,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 GPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,610 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 14,610 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure replaced tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 13,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 12,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 11,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 9,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 2,875 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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YX09 GPV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX09 GPV, 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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What year was YX09 GPV registered?

YX09 GPV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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