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EY11 VHZ

2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,302 mi
Last recorded10,302 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 12512,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 10,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,302 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 10,302 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2016 10,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine m.i.l. on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 10,302 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 10,302 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 10,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,302 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,302 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

offside mirror head loose

speedo not working

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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EY11 VHZ is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,146 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY11 VHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY11 VHZ is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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