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LG12 UON

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UON
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,586 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 35,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,196 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 32,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,756 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,756 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,849 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 19,849 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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LG12 UON is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG12 UON, 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 LG12 UON registered?

LG12 UON is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LG12 UON safe to buy?

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