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GJ61 UMC

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,627 mi
Last recorded12,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UMC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 12,627 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front suspension does not return correctly after being compressed (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 12,357 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 11,576 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 11,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 9,896 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 7,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,977 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame slightly corroded .[Central rear]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 7,944 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding Rear brake not releaseing wheel after use. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame slightly corroded .[Central rear]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 6,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 5,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,754 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 UMC is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

GJ61 UMC is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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