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LJ57 GYH

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,460 mi
Last recorded9,460 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 9,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 9,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 8,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 3,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,611 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 22,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 21,383 miles

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

Rear The rear suspension has reduced damping.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 21,383 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear The rear suspension has reduced damping.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,911 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 19,910 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,187 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 16,187 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,498 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 14,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,374 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 10,374 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front rear tyer verey low psi

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,451 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 GYH is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red 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 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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

LJ57 GYH is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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