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LJ57 RDU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,523 mi
Last recorded7,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 RDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,523 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively Slightly Reduced Damping. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Damaged Under Engine (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,291 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer covering under engine (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 6,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 6,788 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

engine mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,505 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 6,505 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour shows white light (1.1.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 6,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 6,405 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 5,861 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,429 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,129 miles

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

Rear light lense cracked around fixing holes but not showing white light

Fail 14 Oct 2011 5,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear light lense cracked around fixing holes but not showing white light

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 RDU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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