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LF12 YXZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,721 mi
Last recorded4,721 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 YXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 4,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 4,721 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 4,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 4,721 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2019 4,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 4,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 4,721 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 4,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4,721 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 YXZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LF12 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

LF12 YXZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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