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LJ57 GPV

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,948 mi
Last recorded23,948 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front rhs worn close to limit and unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,871 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

f-tyre slightly unevenly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,735 miles

Front f-tyre worn unevenly rhs

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 23,490 miles

Front F-tyre unevenly worn rhs

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,346 miles

f-tyre slight uneven wear -rhs

Fail 21 Sep 2020 23,344 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

f-tyre slight uneven wear -rhs

Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 23,157 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on R/H side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 22,985 miles

Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock excessively notchy with the wheel raised (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) rear wheel wobbles (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on R/H side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,711 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,887 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,887 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,204 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 9,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ57 GPV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,312 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 GPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ57 GPV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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