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LJ07 VEX

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,399 mi
Last recorded17,399 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VEX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 15,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 15,345 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 15,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,345 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 15,345 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Feb 2018 15,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 15,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 13,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 13,728 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 6,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,495 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 VEX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

LJ07 VEX is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2007.

Is LJ07 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ07 VEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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