Piaggio Vespa LX
Real ownership data from 3,506 UK Vespa LX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Vespa LX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Suspension | major | 1.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
Vespa LX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23 | 10,634 mi | 977 | 84.62% |
| 2013 | 189 | 10,354 mi | 950 | 84.58% |
| 2012 | 346 | 9,949 mi | 902 | 80.36% |
| 2011 | 400 | 9,425 mi | 826 | 79.53% |
| 2010 | 434 | 9,654 mi | 875 | 80.3% |
| 2009 | 412 | 10,146 mi | 1,028 | 79.63% |
| 2008 | 358 | 10,988 mi | 894 | 78.31% |
| 2007 | 459 | 10,344 mi | 758 | 78.79% |
| 2006 | 493 | 10,814 mi | 909 | 76.82% |
| 2005 | 378 | 11,250 mi | 839 | 78.78% |
Vespa LX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio Vespa LX?
Across 3,506 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio Vespa LX?
The median Piaggio Vespa LX in the UK has covered 10,242 miles, and typically rides about 886 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,827 and 16,953 miles.
Is the Piaggio Vespa LX reliable?
79.42% of Piaggio Vespa LX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.74 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,506 Piaggio Vespa LX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.