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LB61 LYF

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,663 mi
Last recorded5,663 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 LYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 5,663 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 5,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 5,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 5,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 5,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 4,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 4,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 3,200 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 LYF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 LYF registered?

LB61 LYF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is LB61 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 LYF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB61 LYF have outstanding finance?

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