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FJ57 RKZ

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,834 mi
Last recorded23,834 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 RKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 23,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,579 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 1 Nov 2019 22,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 16 Mar 2017 19,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 19,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 16,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,893 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 17,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FJ57 RKZ is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc 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 FJ57 RKZ, 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 FJ57 RKZ registered?

FJ57 RKZ is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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