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LJ57 EKN

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,318 mi
Last recorded51,318 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 EKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,566 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Aug 2017 38,566 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,492 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,492 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,035 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,321 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 13,865 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 9,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 EKN is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

LJ57 EKN is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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