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LB61 LXK

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 LXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,490 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 30,490 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 30,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,688 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,299 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 28,304 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,358 miles

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

tyre pressures low

Fail 21 Mar 2019 23,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 2 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LB61 LXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,349 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 LXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB61 LXK registered?

LB61 LXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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