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LJ09 EVK

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,415 mi
Last recorded22,415 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,210 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 21,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2015 21,198 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 21,163 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 21,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012
Fail 16 Jun 2012 17,496 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front mud gurad has a sharp edge

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ09 EVK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,232 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 EVK registered?

LJ09 EVK is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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