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LJ57 ERK

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,670 mi
Last recorded28,670 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ERK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 28,670 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 28,656 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,264 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 24,264 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 21,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,720 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 ERK is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

LJ57 ERK is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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