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LJ57 RKY

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 RKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,223 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 45,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 41,501 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 37,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,913 miles

No mirrors at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2015 21,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,962 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,958 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,218 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ57 RKY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 14,792 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 RKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 RKY registered?

LJ57 RKY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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