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BV57 XTC

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,074 mi
Last recorded8,074 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 XTC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 8,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 6,693 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 6,670 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 5,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 5,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 4,853 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 4,853 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 4,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 2,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 2,964 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,964 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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BV57 XTC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV57 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV57 XTC registered?

BV57 XTC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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