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LJ57 HFF

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,504 mi
Last recorded25,504 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 HFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 25,504 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,387 miles

Centre stand not fully retracting.

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 23,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 23,876 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 22,054 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,873 miles

carb mounting rubber is perished

front brake is not smooth in operation

front pads appear low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,567 miles

rear brake low on reserve travel

rear shoes possible low (cable at max adjustment)

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,362 miles

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

bolt lose on carrier

Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,360 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

bolt lose on carrier

this vehicle was lealing fuel badly when left for test , but is not leaking at present ? If the leak re occures it will render this vehicle dangerous to drive.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,666 miles

The exhaust is corroded.

The headlamp aim is slightly high.

The rear brake requires adjustment.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,214 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 HFF is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

LJ57 HFF is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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