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LJ12 GWN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,340 mi
Last recorded13,340 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 13,340 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 13,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 12,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 12,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 11,652 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 1 Apr 2023 10,683 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 10,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 9,539 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 9,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 8,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 8,618 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 6,981 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 GWN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

LJ12 GWN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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