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LJ57 GHY

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,929 mi
Last recorded31,929 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,929 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 31,929 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 30,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,296 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 25,816 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 13,119 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 13,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jan 2013 9,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 6,882 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 6,882 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 3,821 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 GHY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

LJ57 GHY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ57 GHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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