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LJ57 MWO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,457 mi
Last recorded40,457 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 39,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired small crack (4.2.1 (b))

engine oil leak

rear tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 May 2020 25,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,366 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively slightly perished (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,365 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively slightly perished (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 187,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,552 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,016 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 5,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,979 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 MWO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

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

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