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LJ09 EPE

2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,085 mi
Last recorded29,085 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,648 miles

Central 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 31 Jan 2023 27,013 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 24,467 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 22,240 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 21,969 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 21,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,777 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 19,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,368 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,011 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LJ09 EPE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ09 EPE registered?

LJ09 EPE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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