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HW11 BTX

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,213 mi
Last recorded23,213 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 BTX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 23,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 7,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 7,298 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 6,069 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 6,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 3,087 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating stiff and notchy in operation (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high no adjuster screw fitted ? (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 3,087 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 3,087 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 1,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 938 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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HW11 BTX is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 HW11 BTX, 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 HW11 BTX registered?

HW11 BTX is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is HW11 BTX safe to buy?

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