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LX57 BOV

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,968 mi
Last recorded19,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 19,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 19,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 19,802 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 19,702 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 19,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 19,234 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,862 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 16,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,076 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2013 15,076 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2011 10,268 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 May 2011 10,268 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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LX57 BOV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BOV, 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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LX57 BOV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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