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LB12 YHG

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,726 mi
Last recorded22,726 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 22,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,617 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot both front levers (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 21,617 miles

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

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot both front levers (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2023 20,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 19,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 18,857 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 17,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,097 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,199 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LB12 YHG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 YHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB12 YHG registered?

LB12 YHG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 YHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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