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AE61 BLN

2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,113 mi
Last recorded25,113 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 12512,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 BLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 23,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,972 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corrosion and broken welds (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 20,972 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible Has no tread along the right side of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corrosion and broken welds (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,689 miles

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

engine mounts bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,466 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 14,466 miles

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 13,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 10,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of footboards. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 9,926 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,926 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,926 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,483 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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AE61 BLN is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE61 BLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE61 BLN is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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