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LJ07 XZW

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,245 mi
Last recorded27,245 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 XZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 27,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,795 miles

Rear Engine mount slight freeplay

Pass 20 Jul 2019 24,795 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 24,795 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,677 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,859 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,168 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,972 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 15,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 15,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,682 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 XZW is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

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

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