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LJ57 EPA

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

10,199 mi
Last recorded10,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 EPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 10,199 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake component slightly loose cable requires adjustment (1.1.21 (c))

exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 6,489 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing, no white light showing

Fail 1 Feb 2023 6,489 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing, no white light showing

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 3,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 2,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 1,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 806 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 806 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 569 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 163 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,217 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,533 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,503 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 EPA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

LJ57 EPA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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