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LJ12 GAO

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,421 mi
Last recorded16,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GAO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 16,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 15,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,382 miles

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

Front slight bind brake

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of frame. Known to corrode badly in that area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 15,142 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 15,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 14,986 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 14,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,542 miles

cant see front or rear brake fluid levels as covers fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 10,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 7,239 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 7,239 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,482 miles

rear brakes are squeky when aplyed

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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LJ12 GAO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 13,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 GAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 GAO registered?

LJ12 GAO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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