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LJ56 YFL

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,964 mi
Last recorded32,964 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 YFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 32,964 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected Misaligned with front wheel. (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body showing signs of rusting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,386 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 31,329 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Adjustment of cable (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,378 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 28,378 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,175 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 15,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,702 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 9,702 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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 YFL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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