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LJ57 ESU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,102 mi
Last recorded12,102 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ESU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 12,102 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 11,860 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edge out of shape

reflector fadding

Fail 13 Aug 2024 11,840 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre edge out of shape

reflector fadding

Pass 15 Aug 2023 11,810 miles

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

Front wearing on the offside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2022 9,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 7,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 7,649 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 7,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 7,383 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,840 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 6,840 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 6,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,715 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 5,715 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 5,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,981 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 2,961 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 1,075 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 ESU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

LJ57 ESU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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