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LJ57 HBY

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,822 mi
Last recorded20,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 HBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 20,822 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 20,015 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,597 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,788 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 12,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 4,627 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 HBY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

LJ57 HBY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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