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LG61 WCV

2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,897 mi
Last recorded13,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 WCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 13,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 13,716 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front engine mounts a little worn (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 13,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,356 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 13,356 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 13,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 12,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 11,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,602 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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LG61 WCV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG61 WCV, 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 LG61 WCV registered?

LG61 WCV is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LG61 WCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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