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YX59 BDO

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,083 mi
Last recorded8,083 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 BDO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 8,083 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 8,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 8,068 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 8,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 8,068 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 1,683 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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YX59 BDO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,244 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX59 BDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX59 BDO registered?

YX59 BDO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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