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LX57 BPU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

17,132 mi
Last recorded17,132 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 17,132 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 17,132 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 16,505 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 16,505 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,761 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,845 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 14,845 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,455 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 14,455 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 14,123 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 14,123 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,680 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 11,520 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 10,202 miles

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 9,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 7,959 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,522 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 5,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 3,827 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,037 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 3,037 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 2,485 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 2,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,572 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 1,572 miles

Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 BPU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

LX57 BPU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LX57 BPU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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