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LB61 LXY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,148 mi
Last recorded8,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 LXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 8,148 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 8,148 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 5,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 5,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 3,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 3,796 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 3,796 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 3,796 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 3,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 3,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 3,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 3,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 899 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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LB61 LXY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB61 LXY, 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 LB61 LXY registered?

LB61 LXY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is LB61 LXY safe to buy?

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