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LB12 OTE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,679 mi
Last recorded7,679 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 OTE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 7,679 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 7,130 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 6,395 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 5,787 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension operation stiff

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 5,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 5,443 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 5,443 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 4,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 4,863 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 May 2017 4,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 3,594 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 3,594 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,954 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 OTE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

LB12 OTE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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