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LK57 DXA

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,868 mi
Last recorded30,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 DXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 30,868 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to insufficient brake force to the rear wheel and front brake controls excessive bend (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under belly of the motorcycle has be inadequately repaired by using rivets and silicone instead of being securely welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak coming from the 2 stroke oil bottle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied control (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 30,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied control (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,868 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Mirror missing.

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,868 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Mirror missing.

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 23,075 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 23,075 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 16,926 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2013 16,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,938 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,257 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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LK57 DXA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK57 DXA, 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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LK57 DXA is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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