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FJ61 EKA

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 EKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,797 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,868 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,079 miles

Front has play in front suspension .

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 29,658 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced silent block worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 25,655 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,083 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 23,022 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 20,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 20,570 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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FJ61 EKA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ61 EKA, 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 FJ61 EKA registered?

FJ61 EKA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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