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LJ12 GXL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 35,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 35,734 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 35,734 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 GXL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

LJ12 GXL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is LJ12 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 GXL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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