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LX57 BTO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,889 mi
Last recorded11,889 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 11,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 11,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 11,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 9,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 9,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 9,706 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 9,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 7,602 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 7,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 4,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 4,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 2,894 miles

Offside Front Mirror missing.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 1,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 1,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 993 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 778 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 586 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 BTO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

LX57 BTO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LX57 BTO safe to buy?

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