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LJ07 VXC

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,611 mi
Last recorded31,611 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VXC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 31,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,471 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 31,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 29,716 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 29,716 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,020 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 28,447 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 6,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 20,628 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 20,629 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,045 miles

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 VXC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

LJ07 VXC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ07 VXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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