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LJ11 MVP

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,494 mi
Last recorded59,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 MVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 53,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,013 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,087 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 45,087 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 41,855 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,497 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,311 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 32,311 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,816 miles

Offside Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2018 23,816 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 16,889 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both sides (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,084 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 5,683 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 5,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,666 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 MVP is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ11 MVP, 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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LJ11 MVP is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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