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LJ07 VSG

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,081 mi
Last recorded26,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VSG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,212 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 76,198 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged Nearside handlebar cowling damaged and sharp edges exposed. (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,903 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,376 miles

Advise rear tyre is low in the middle of the tread, advise to replace.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,335 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,856 miles

Centre stand semi siezed.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,856 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre stand semi siezed.

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 VSG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

LJ07 VSG is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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