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LJ61 GJK

2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,733 mi
Last recorded8,733 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 12512,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 GJK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 8,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 8,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 8,257 miles

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced belly pan excessively corroded (holes ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 7,335 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 7,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 6,903 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 6,528 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 6,332 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 6,332 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 5,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 5,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 5,185 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 4,539 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 3,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 2,284 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ61 GJK is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,146 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ61 GJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ61 GJK registered?

LJ61 GJK is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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