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LJ57 HCX

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 HCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 35,604 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 35,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,662 miles

Mirrors are missing

Rear brake needs adjustment

Fail 15 Dec 2017 34,662 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play front engine mounting pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 32,999 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,414 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 18,210 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 HCX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

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