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LV61 HAU

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,029 mi
Last recorded19,029 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 HAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 19,029 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 18,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 3,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 2 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 2 miles

Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 3,209 miles

all indicator lens wrong colour but correct when switched on

Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,624 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 1,543 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 787 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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LV61 HAU is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV61 HAU, 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

How do I check the history of LV61 HAU?

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What year was LV61 HAU registered?

LV61 HAU is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is LV61 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 HAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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