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FJ11 FXS

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 177cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,835 mi
Last recorded12,835 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 FXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine177cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 12,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 12,520 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 12,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 11,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 10,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 9,734 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 9,734 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working Not functioning correctly, cleaned earth points and bulb contact points. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 9,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 8,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 8,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 5,225 miles

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

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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FJ11 FXS is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 177cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ11 FXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ11 FXS registered?

FJ11 FXS is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is FJ11 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 FXS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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