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LJ07 HKU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,495 mi
Last recorded39,495 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 HKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,495 miles

Riders seat slightly loose catch missing - held by strap (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 39,495 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose catch missing - held by strap (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 10,723 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Position lamp not working when dip beam applied (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlight aim not tested

Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,940 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 9,940 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 9,826 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2014 5,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 2,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 2,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 2,100 miles

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

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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LJ07 HKU 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 64.7%.

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 LJ07 HKU, 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 LJ07 HKU registered?

LJ07 HKU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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