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LG62 WRD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,120 mi
Last recorded11,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 WRD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 11,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 11,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 10,503 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 10,503 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 9,612 miles

Front Outer Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty stiff wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 9,612 miles

Front Outer Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty stiff wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 6,224 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 6,224 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 4,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 3,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 6,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 6,956 miles

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

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

front mudguard cracked

l/h mirror mount loose

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 WRD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

LG62 WRD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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