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LJ11 NUA

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 NUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 27,244 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 27,244 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 27,244 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROISION UNDER CHASSIS AND FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 27,244 miles

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

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROISION UNDER CHASSIS AND FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 27,244 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 27,244 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,244 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 27,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,244 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 27,244 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 27,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 27,244 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,244 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 27,244 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 27,244 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced less than 50% of LED's working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 27,244 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,244 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,244 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,244 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 27,244 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 16,891 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 NUA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

LJ11 NUA is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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