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LJ11 HWZ

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,519 mi
Last recorded36,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 HWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,211 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 31,903 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 31,903 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,061 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,397 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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LJ11 HWZ is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ11 HWZ, 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 LJ11 HWZ registered?

LJ11 HWZ is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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