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FJ11 FXW

2011 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,453 mi
Last recorded29,453 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 FXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 29,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 29,452 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 18,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 14,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 10,005 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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FJ11 FXW is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc 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 FXW, 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 FJ11 FXW registered?

FJ11 FXW is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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