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LJ12 HWG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,738 mi
Last recorded17,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 17,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 38,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,102 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front engine rubber bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre worn unevenly on right side of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,628 miles

Front Lower shock rubbers starting to deteriorate

Front brake has slight fluctuation of effort

Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 May 2017 9,012 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly

Front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 2 May 2017 9,012 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre worn unevenly

Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,188 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 HWG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

LJ12 HWG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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