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LG61 LTE

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,862 mi
Last recorded23,862 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 LTE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 23,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 20,456 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 20,445 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 17,976 miles

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 17,976 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 16,818 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 15,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 15,667 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 11,084 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,517 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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LG61 LTE is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG61 LTE, 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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LG61 LTE is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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