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LJ07 UHO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 UHO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 29,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 29,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,112 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 29,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 29,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,563 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 19,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,022 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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 UHO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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