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LJ57 EKE

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Diesel 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 EKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,742 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 45,741 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,320 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 43,320 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2020 41,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,380 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,380 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,877 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,666 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 EKE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EKE, 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 LJ57 EKE registered?

LJ57 EKE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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