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LJ07 UHU

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,841 mi
Last recorded17,841 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 UHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 17,841 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front tyre has age cracking

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

Rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2024 17,827 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 12,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 11,131 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 6,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,469 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ07 UHU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ07 UHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ07 UHU registered?

LJ07 UHU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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