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LJ56 SOU

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,534 mi
Last recorded35,534 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 SOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,534 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,534 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no right hand steering stop

Fail 21 May 2019 35,534 miles

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

Shock absorber likely to become detached lower retaing ring broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damping very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no right hand steering stop

Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 30,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 27,591 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 27,591 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 17,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 13,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 9,812 miles

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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LJ56 SOU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 14,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ56 SOU, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ56 SOU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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