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LJ07 VSL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,418 mi
Last recorded23,418 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VSL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,418 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 23,196 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,538 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 22,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible BROKEN (0.1 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock NOTCHY (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,260 miles

centre stand deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 18,018 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 16,776 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,484 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 14,484 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,850 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 10,850 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 VSL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

LJ07 VSL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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