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LJ07 XZL

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 XZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,789 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 38,785 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,028 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,028 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

speedo cable not conected

Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,965 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust and exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,299 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,680 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 28,680 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,245 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 23,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,551 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 XZL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

LJ07 XZL is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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