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BU07 AVY

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,441 mi
Last recorded11,441 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 AVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 11,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 11,397 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 11,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 11,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 11,208 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 10,965 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 10,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 10,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 9,781 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess bushes slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,266 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mounting bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 9,266 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mounting bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 8,125 miles

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 3 Jun 2014 7,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 4,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 3,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 2,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 1,810 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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BU07 AVY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU07 AVY, 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 BU07 AVY registered?

BU07 AVY is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is BU07 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 AVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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