Piaggio Vespa (2007)
2007 Piaggio Vespa
CarHunch analysed 2,304 real MOT records for the 2007 Piaggio Vespa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Piaggio Vespa passes its MOT at 84.2%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are generally reliable machines—though nearly one in five have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which warrants a careful pre-purchase inspection. With a median mileage of just 12,948 miles for a 17-year-old vehicle, most of these Vespas have been lightly used, which partly explains the solid pass rate.
The average Vespa in this cohort picked up 1.69 failures and 3.9 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items and maintenance niggles are common rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to specifically check its service history and the condition of the brakes and lights—the most frequent failure areas on older scooters.
What to check before buying a 2007 Piaggio Vespa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,302 | 84.2% | 1.69 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 81.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Piaggio Vespa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Piaggio Vespa vehicles fall between 7,886 and 19,700 miles.
2007 Piaggio Vespa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 505 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Piaggio Vespa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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30.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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16.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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16.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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12.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.1%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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