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LJ56 ZRF

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 ZRF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 37,719 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 37,718 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Road spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 31,605 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 31,604 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 29,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 24,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,837 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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LJ56 ZRF is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ56 ZRF, 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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LJ56 ZRF is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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