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LD09 GBF

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,741 mi
Last recorded27,741 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 GBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,741 miles

Rear slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,673 miles

Rear step on tyre getting low

play in engine mount

Pass 2 Apr 2022 21,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,513 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 20,513 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2019 17,317 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,497 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play very slight play in needle roller bearing not dangerous (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 12,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 9,814 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 9,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,683 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 9,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,683 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LD09 GBF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD09 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD09 GBF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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