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LB12 BNJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,460 mi
Last recorded39,460 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 BNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,460 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 31,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 31,538 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,025 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,406 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 22,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 18,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 13,295 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 5,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 4,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 3,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 2,778 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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LB12 BNJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 LB12 BNJ, 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 LB12 BNJ registered?

LB12 BNJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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