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LF12 YWL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,209 mi
Last recorded21,209 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 YWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 21,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 19,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 16,519 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 14,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 10,458 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,757 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 7,757 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,950 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 5,950 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,372 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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LF12 YWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LF12 YWL, 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 LF12 YWL registered?

LF12 YWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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