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AU12 NEN

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Bronze Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,969 mi
Last recorded15,969 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NEN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 15,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 15,944 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 15,906 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 13,171 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 13,009 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 6,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 6,006 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 4,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 3,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 3,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 741 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 474 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under body (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 7,647 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,046 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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AU12 NEN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Bronze with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 NEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU12 NEN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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