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LJ12 HXF

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,972 mi
Last recorded50,972 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HXF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,522 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,771 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,903 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,861 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 HXF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

LJ12 HXF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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