Piaggio Vespa LX 125 (2009)
2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Vespa LX 125 passes its MOT first time just 63.7% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a meaningful reliability concern for buyers. One in five of these scooters (20.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting structural or safety issues deserve close inspection before purchase.
At nearly 15,200 miles average, these Vespas have racked up reasonable use for their age, yet still average 1.27 failures and 2.9 advisories per test, pointing to wear on brakes, electrics, or bodywork that compounds quickly. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a Vespa specialist and factor in immediate repairs if the test history shows multiple advisories; this isn't a straightforward buy.
What to check before buying a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 184 | 63.3% | 1.28 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles fall between 8,504 and 18,383 miles.
2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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