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LC61 XMG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,916 mi
Last recorded28,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 28,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 28,916 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,384 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,334 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 24,334 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak /engine

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 21,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,203 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 18,199 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,581 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 10,581 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,804 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 6,304 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2015 1,187 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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LC61 XMG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

LC61 XMG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 January 2012.

Is LC61 XMG safe to buy?

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