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LJ57 GKF

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,617 mi
Last recorded31,617 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GKF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,617 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,617 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,926 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,926 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DAMAGED (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,684 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,684 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 10,724 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 10,724 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 5,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 3,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,534 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 12,534 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2010 8,884 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 GKF is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

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

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