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GJ61 UMG

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,859 mi
Last recorded42,859 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 42,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 42,745 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 42,745 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,707 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,704 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,629 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 UMG is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

GJ61 UMG is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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