CarVerify

Free Car Check

T400 LAF

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,238 mi
Last recorded29,238 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 LAF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
View full Piaggio Vespa LX 125 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 29,238 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak underside engine

Pass 1 Jul 2023 25,523 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 25,462 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2021 25,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 25,066 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 23,127 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 23,124 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 21,092 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 21,084 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,213 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,961 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,961 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa LX 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T400 LAF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T400 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T400 LAF?

You can check the full history of T400 LAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T400 LAF registered?

T400 LAF is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is T400 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T400 LAF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T400 LAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T400 LAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.