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LJ57 CVO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,971 mi
Last recorded33,971 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 CVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 33,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 30,100 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 28,544 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,270 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,923 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 25,911 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 25,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,299 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,050 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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LJ57 CVO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ57 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ57 CVO?

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What year was LJ57 CVO registered?

LJ57 CVO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is LJ57 CVO safe to buy?

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