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LX56 EKE

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,515 mi
Last recorded15,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 EKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,515 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 15,515 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 15,515 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 15,515 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 15,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 14,435 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,169 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2012 9,952 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 9,952 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 9,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 9,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 9,198 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LX56 EKE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX56 EKE, 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 LX56 EKE registered?

LX56 EKE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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