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LK07 DYU

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,428 mi
Last recorded12,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 DYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 12,428 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 12,428 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 12,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 12,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 11,959 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 11,919 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 11,802 miles

Offside Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 11,802 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 11,802 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 11,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 11,802 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 8,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 8,830 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 4,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 2,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 2,158 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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LK07 DYU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK07 DYU, 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 LK07 DYU registered?

LK07 DYU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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