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LJ07 JWU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,175 mi
Last recorded45,175 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 JWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 45,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Left engine mounting rubber deteriorating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,126 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Swing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 41,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Sticker on one of the letters (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Worn on right hand side of tread below 1mm in a continuous band. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Swing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Rear Tyre worn and stepped on right hand side close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 39,110 miles

Offside Front Indicator going white.

Pass 5 May 2017 38,082 miles

Front One of the two position lamps not working.

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Rear swing arm bush deteriorated. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2016 36,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

One of the two position lamps is not working

Fail 5 May 2016 36,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

One of the two position lamps is not working

Pass 6 May 2015 35,745 miles

The left front indicator lens is damaged.

Fail 6 May 2015 35,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

The left front indicator lens is damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,946 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,492 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,276 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,785 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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LJ07 JWU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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