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LS61 YAH

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,614 mi
Last recorded16,614 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 YAH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 16,614 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 16,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 16,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 16,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 16,547 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,095 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 13,199 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 13,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 11,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,614 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 10,614 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,793 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LS61 YAH is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS61 YAH, 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 LS61 YAH registered?

LS61 YAH is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is LS61 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 YAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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