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LJ07 UHW

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,331 mi
Last recorded20,331 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 UHW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 20,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 20,327 miles

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 19,961 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,617 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 16,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,050 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,703 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,703 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 13,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 12,694 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 10,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,261 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 UHW is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

LJ07 UHW is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ07 UHW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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