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LG12 UMY

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 20,215 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised self centre steering head bearings (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,300 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LG12 UMY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 UMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG12 UMY registered?

LG12 UMY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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