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LB12 HVV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,418 mi
Last recorded10,418 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 10,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 10,418 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 10,330 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 9,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 9,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 9,102 miles

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

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 HVV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

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

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