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LJ57 TZV

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,736 mi
Last recorded26,736 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 TZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 26,736 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 23,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 22,601 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 21,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 21,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,686 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 20,686 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,388 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine noisy

Fail 1 Dec 2015 18,959 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,959 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,959 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 17,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,883 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 14,883 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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 TZV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

LJ57 TZV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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