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LK61 BVD

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,581 mi
Last recorded14,581 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 BVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 14,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 14,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 14,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 12,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 11,022 miles

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

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

Rear clutch cable fraying by engine

Fail 20 Jul 2019 11,022 miles

Front Direction indicator not working front right indercator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear clutch cable fraying by engine

Pass 21 Jul 2018 9,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2015 4,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 539 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightly

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 BVD is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVD, 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 LK61 BVD registered?

LK61 BVD is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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