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LB12 OUO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,604 mi
Last recorded33,604 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 OUO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 33,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 33,604 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 33,604 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 33,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,296 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 31,296 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 31,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 30,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 29,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 29,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,982 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 OUO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

LB12 OUO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is LB12 OUO safe to buy?

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