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L888 MED

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,164 mi
Last recorded34,164 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MED
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,164 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 33,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 33,740 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 28,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,758 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 23,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,356 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,753 miles

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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L888 MED is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 MED, 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 L888 MED registered?

L888 MED is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is L888 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 MED shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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