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LF07 BPV

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,652 mi
Last recorded10,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 BPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 10,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 10,526 miles

front shock absorber slightly bad(old wear and tear), but has not effected damping still safe for ride.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 13,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 13,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 13,142 miles

Front Lower Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 12,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,670 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 12,670 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,864 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,526 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,526 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,158 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 4,158 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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LF07 BPV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF07 BPV, 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 LF07 BPV registered?

LF07 BPV is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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The MOT history for LF07 BPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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