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LJ12 GCY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 21,210 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 21,210 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 19,755 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 19,755 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 16,218 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Feb 2024 16,218 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 16,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 15,662 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 15,662 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,764 miles

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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LJ12 GCY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ12 GCY, 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 LJ12 GCY registered?

LJ12 GCY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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