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LJ07 MXL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,530 mi
Last recorded37,530 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 MXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 37,530 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 37,519 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement rear brake not releasing (1.1.15 (e))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,528 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 31,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 31,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 31,363 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 29,919 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 28,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,483 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,699 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 MXL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

LJ07 MXL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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