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LJ57 MVA

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,586 mi
Last recorded9,586 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 9,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 9,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 9,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 9,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 9,586 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 9,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 9,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 9,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 9,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 7,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 6,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 6,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,825 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 MVA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

LJ57 MVA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2007.

Is LJ57 MVA safe to buy?

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