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LJ07 JWM

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,760 mi
Last recorded39,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 JWM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,760 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 39,760 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,148 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,760 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,262 miles

floorpan slightly rusty.

front mudguard cracked.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,793 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 32,793 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,417 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 27,105 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 22,651 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,253 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 13,253 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 10,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 May 2010 10,695 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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 JWM is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JWM, 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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LJ07 JWM is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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