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LC61 XMA

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,087 mi
Last recorded5,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 5,087 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 5,087 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,883 miles

Front fender damaged

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

Nearside Front mirror not fitted

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 41,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 23,347 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,821 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 18,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,354 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 15,354 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LC61 XMA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC61 XMA, 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 LC61 XMA registered?

LC61 XMA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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