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LJ57 GJG

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,245 mi
Last recorded15,245 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GJG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 15,245 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 15,245 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear engine craddle/mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 15,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 14,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 14,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 14,599 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment bend (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 14,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 14,599 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 12,028 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 May 2017 12,028 miles

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 May 2017 12,028 miles

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,017 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Sep 2015 12,017 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 11,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,557 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,430 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 8,430 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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 GJG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJG, 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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LJ57 GJG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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