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LX57 BCU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,755 mi
Last recorded17,755 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BCU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 17,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front mirror loss

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advice to remove all loose under seal for further inspection of floor pans for corrosion

centre stand pivots bolt/ bush worn

front fork links rubbers starting to perishing

horn button sticky and sticks on

Pass 24 Feb 2025 16,165 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advice to remove all loose under seal for further inspection of floor pans for corrosion

center stand piviot bolt worn

front fork links rubbers starting to perrish

Fail 11 Feb 2025 16,162 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advice to remove all loose under seal for further inspection of floor pans for corrosion

center stand piviot bolt worn

front fork links rubbers starting to perrish

Pass 22 Sep 2023 14,854 miles

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

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

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

split pin missing from rear hub

Fail 8 Sep 2023 14,852 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

split pin missing from rear hub

Pass 9 May 2022 9,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 9,127 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,733 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 8,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 8,229 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 1,856 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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LX57 BCU 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 LX57 BCU, 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 LX57 BCU registered?

LX57 BCU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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