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LJ57 NBL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 NBL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 47,449 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Belly Pan ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rhs side pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

F /tyre valve perished

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,175 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded bellypanel (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2017 43,175 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded bellypanel (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,483 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 28,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,719 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,132 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 NBL 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 69.2%.

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 NBL, 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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LJ57 NBL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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