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LJ09 LWA

2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,659 mi
Last recorded45,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 45,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 45,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 31,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 25,988 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 LWA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

LJ09 LWA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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