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B163 HFL

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,378 mi
Last recorded8,378 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 HFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 8,378 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 8,378 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 8,134 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 7,429 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 7,429 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 6,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 6,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 6,205 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 5,657 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 4,486 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 3,290 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B163 HFL is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B163 HFL, 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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What year was B163 HFL registered?

B163 HFL is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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