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WA09 NBE

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 NBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,477 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,469 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 42,462 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor pan needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake leaver (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly loose heat sheld loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 41,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation front break leaver dose not work rear break light (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,949 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 33,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,559 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,559 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,559 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,559 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,322 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,058 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2012 16,058 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(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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WA09 NBE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WA09 NBE, 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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WA09 NBE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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