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AU11 GFV

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,656 mi
Last recorded13,656 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 GFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 13,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 13,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,656 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 13,656 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 13,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 13,656 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 13,656 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Aug 2018 13,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,656 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 13,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,133 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 11,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 7,646 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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AU11 GFV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,504 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 AU11 GFV, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU11 GFV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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