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LJ57 MVS

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MVS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,171 miles

Reduced damping at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,556 miles

Offside Oil leak

Riders seat slightly loose Lock missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,124 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 30,124 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,764 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust system is leaking and is louder than should be. (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Sep 2013 17,504 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,065 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 9,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ57 MVS is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,312 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 MVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 MVS registered?

LJ57 MVS is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 21 October 2007.

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