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OY04 LEX

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,327 mi
Last recorded15,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 LEX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 15,327 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 15,327 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 14,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 14,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 12,373 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 4,152 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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OY04 LEX is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY04 LEX, 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 OY04 LEX registered?

OY04 LEX is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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