Piaggio Vespa LX 125 (2011)
2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 passes its MOT at 64.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 28% of tested examples have recorded dangerous defects—a significant concern that suggests reliability issues beyond routine wear. Petrol scooters in this age bracket typically fare better, so this result indicates particular vulnerability in the Vespa's core systems rather than fuel-type weakness.
At just over 13,000 miles on average, these scooters show low mileage for a 13-year-old vehicle, yet still average 1.37 failures and 2.7 advisories each, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than hard use. Before buying, have an independent inspection focus on brakes, lights, and fuel system integrity—the areas where this model consistently stumbles.
What to check before buying a 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles fall between 6,844 and 17,616 miles.
2011 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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