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LJ12 HXB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,437 mi
Last recorded12,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 12,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,320 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 10,489 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 10,489 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 9,990 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 9,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 7,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2018 7,957 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 7,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake need adjustment

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

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 HXB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

LJ12 HXB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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