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F23 MTB

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,688 mi
Last recorded10,688 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 MTB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 10,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 10,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 9,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 8,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 7,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 7,343 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

f/tye worn unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 4,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,691 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 4,691 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

front handle bars slightly out of line

Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,242 miles

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 561 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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F23 MTB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F23 MTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F23 MTB registered?

F23 MTB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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