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DG61 FMY

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,327 mi
Last recorded18,327 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 FMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 18,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 17,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 17,326 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 17,326 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 16,108 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,235 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 14,235 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 12,175 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil leak front of engine

Fail 17 Jan 2017 12,175 miles

Front Brake lever insecure pivot securing nut missing (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil leak front of engine

Pass 17 Dec 2015 8,668 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight oil leak near sump plug

Fail 16 Dec 2015 8,665 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight oil leak near sump plug

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,926 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 4,926 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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DG61 FMY is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG61 FMY, 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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DG61 FMY is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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