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L1 APM

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,572 mi
Last recorded22,572 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 APM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 22,572 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 22,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 21,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 20,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 19,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 19,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 17,611 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 14,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 11,661 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 9,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 9,303 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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L1 APM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 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 L1 APM, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L1 APM registered?

L1 APM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is L1 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 APM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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