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LJ57 LZU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 LZU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,956 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of scooter is rusty as are various brackets. None affecting structural rigidity. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 55,956 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of scooter is rusty as are various brackets. None affecting structural rigidity. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,919 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 55,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 55,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 51,092 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 50,929 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,612 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 46,612 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,882 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 28,882 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,033 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under belly (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,297 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypan (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,297 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypan (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 25,091 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,371 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 21,371 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,882 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,556 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 LZU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZU, 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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LJ57 LZU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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