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VX09 BTU

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,298 mi
Last recorded48,298 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 BTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Scooter body rusty underneath but structurally sound

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 46,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 43,955 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,955 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 36,187 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,320 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 15,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,026 miles

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

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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VX09 BTU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX09 BTU, 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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VX09 BTU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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