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LJ07 KFG

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,514 mi
Last recorded26,514 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 KFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 26,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 25,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 25,859 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 25,166 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 25,166 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 23,533 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 23,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 21,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 19,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,946 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 15,946 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 15,627 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,133 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 KFG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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