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LJ57 MVG

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,834 mi
Last recorded38,834 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 38,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,830 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 38,830 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,813 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 38,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,051 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 14,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 8,683 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 MVG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ57 MVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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