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LJ07 VSP

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,096 mi
Last recorded7,096 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VSP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 7,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 7,096 miles

Riders seat insecure Not locking (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,096 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,096 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 7,096 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 7,082 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 6,633 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 5,988 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,769 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ07 VSP is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,312 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ07 VSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ07 VSP is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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