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LX61 BLK

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,814 mi
Last recorded25,814 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 BLK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 25,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 25,814 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 19,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,090 miles

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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LX61 BLK is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc 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 LX61 BLK, 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 LX61 BLK registered?

LX61 BLK is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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