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HW11 BFV

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,205 mi
Last recorded24,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 BFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 24,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 20,706 miles

Rear Slight 2T oil dripping on the back

Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,290 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 19,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 17,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls slight splits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,579 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 15,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand side of tyre on 2mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(i))

lights in poor condition

number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,760 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,314 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HW11 BFV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW11 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW11 BFV registered?

HW11 BFV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is HW11 BFV safe to buy?

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