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LJ07 WBO

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 WBO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 53,218 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 50,672 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 47,742 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 47,742 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 46,022 miles

Exhaust noisy downpipe has a hole where its rusted through (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 46,022 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy downpipe has a hole where its rusted through (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,729 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,729 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,729 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,729 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,948 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,948 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 34,891 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,749 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 25,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,752 miles

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

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 WBO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

LJ07 WBO is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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