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LJ57 MVP

2007 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,633 mi
Last recorded17,633 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 17,633 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 17,633 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 17,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 17,458 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 17,458 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 17,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 17,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 16,506 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 16,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 14,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 12,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 12,149 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 10,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 7,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 7,590 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 3,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 833 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 MVP is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

LJ57 MVP is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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