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LJ07 PTX

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,470 mi
Last recorded63,470 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 PTX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 63,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 57,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,286 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 53,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 49,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 48,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,640 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 47,640 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 44,085 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 40,147 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 40,147 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,938 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 38,938 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 34,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,698 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 30,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,496 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,496 miles

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,506 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 14,506 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,475 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 PTX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

LJ07 PTX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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