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LJ07 UHL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,870 mi
Last recorded30,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 UHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,870 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 30,155 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 29,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 29,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 28,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 28,757 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 27,181 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 27,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 24,580 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 24,580 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 22,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 18,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,695 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 15,695 miles

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))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,409 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 UHL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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