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GX11 EYL

2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,233 mi
Last recorded13,233 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 EYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 13,233 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 13,233 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 10,355 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 10,355 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 10,038 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever snapped on ball

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 9,718 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake lever end snapped but can be applied

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 9,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 9,304 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))

Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Front Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected worn through to piston rubbing on disc (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) missing pad pin retaining clip (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,306 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied left hand / rear brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 9,304 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front lever stop switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy extra noise is due to manifold leak (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied left hand / rear brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 7,238 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied End of lever broken off brake still operates OK (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 7,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied End of lever broken off brake still operates OK (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 2,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 2,876 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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GX11 EYL is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,488 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX11 EYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX11 EYL registered?

GX11 EYL is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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