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LJ07 VVB

2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,296 mi
Last recorded30,296 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 30,296 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 30,296 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 26,939 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 24,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum and 75% band width (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2024 24,243 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum and 75% band width (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 22,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 22,448 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 2,197 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 2,197 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Mudguard insecure FRONT MUDGUARD BROKEN AND INTERFERING WITH SUSPENSION AND WHEEL. ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,467 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 20,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,593 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 15,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 13,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,049 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 2,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

bent front brake lever

Fail 14 Jul 2011 2,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

bent front brake lever

Pass 24 Feb 2010 2,485 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ07 VVB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 14,792 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ07 VVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ07 VVB is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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