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LJ57 HCO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,218 mi
Last recorded56,218 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 HCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 56,218 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 56,148 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,795 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,795 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 22,100 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,761 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 HCO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

LJ57 HCO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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