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LC61 XLL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,904 mi
Last recorded17,904 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XLL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 17,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 17,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 17,378 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 15,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,687 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,277 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,155 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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 XLL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLL, 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 LC61 XLL registered?

LC61 XLL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LC61 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 XLL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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