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LC61 MUP

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,977 mi
Last recorded23,977 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 MUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 23,488 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 22,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 21,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 21,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 19,255 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 19,255 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 14,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 12,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 9,262 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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LC61 MUP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC61 MUP, 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 LC61 MUP registered?

LC61 MUP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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