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LJ12 GVZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,073 mi
Last recorded9,073 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 9,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 9,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 9,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 9,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 8,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 8,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 8,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 8,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 8,207 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,009 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 GVZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 GVZ registered?

LJ12 GVZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is LJ12 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 GVZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ12 GVZ have outstanding finance?

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