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LJ57 LRV

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,853 mi
Last recorded24,853 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 LRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 24,853 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,205 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 20,205 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,737 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 10,737 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 8,604 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 LRV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

LJ57 LRV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is LJ57 LRV safe to buy?

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