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LB12 OTU

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,723 mi
Last recorded16,723 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 OTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 16,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,338 miles

Nearside Lower Engine bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2023 13,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 13,329 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tire is fitted for the wrong direction of travel (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 12,492 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 12,492 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 11,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 10,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 9,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 7,691 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 7,690 miles

Front Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 6,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,672 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,416 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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LB12 OTU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 13,063 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 Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB12 OTU registered?

LB12 OTU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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