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LG62 CJZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,676 mi
Last recorded17,676 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 CJZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 17,676 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON ITS LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 17,675 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front handlebars/top yoke out of alignment with wheel direction

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/10 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 13,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 12,829 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 11,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 9,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 6,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 3,447 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 3,447 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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LG62 CJZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG62 CJZ, 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 LG62 CJZ registered?

LG62 CJZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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