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LB12 EOJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,042 mi
Last recorded44,042 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,042 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 44,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 43,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 37,633 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 37,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,686 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,671 miles

mirrors not fitted at time of test

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 EOJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

LB12 EOJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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