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GJ61 AHU

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,283 mi
Last recorded8,283 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 AHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 8,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,077 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 7,302 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 7,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 6,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 5,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 5,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 2,854 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 2,854 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 2,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,077 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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GJ61 AHU is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ61 AHU, 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 GJ61 AHU registered?

GJ61 AHU is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is GJ61 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 AHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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