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LJ07 VGE

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,637 mi
Last recorded10,637 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 10,637 miles

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

throttle operation stiff

Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,291 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 10,291 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 8,847 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 7,882 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded corrosion on lower frame (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 7,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play arm mounting rubber (engine mount) (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play arm mounting rubber (engine mount) (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded corrosion on lower frame (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 4,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 4,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 3,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,295 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2012 3,295 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,069 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 May 2011 3,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 VGE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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