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LJ12 GVR

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 51,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 48,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,976 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 47,976 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,348 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 19,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,295 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 17,505 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,824 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 GVR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

LJ12 GVR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 GVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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