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LJ57 GHX

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,948 mi
Last recorded79,948 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,948 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,948 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 79,948 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,948 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,948 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,948 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,378 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,378 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 70,809 miles

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,890 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,890 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 32,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 20,284 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ57 GHX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 14,792 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 GHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 GHX registered?

LJ57 GHX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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