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LJ57 UEZ

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UEZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 55,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 49,735 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 49,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,677 miles

Rear Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

front brake fluid low

Pass 15 Dec 2018 44,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 44,830 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 41,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,797 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,243 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,330 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 16,686 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 12,271 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,271 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 UEZ is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

LJ57 UEZ is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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