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LK61 BUP

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,689 mi
Last recorded5,689 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 BUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 5,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 5,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 5,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 5,507 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 5,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 5,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 5,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 5,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 5,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 4,224 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,931 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 2,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LK61 BUP is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LK61 BUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK61 BUP registered?

LK61 BUP is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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