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LJ12 JRU

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,745 mi
Last recorded30,745 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 26,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,651 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 7,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,674 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 7,640 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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LJ12 JRU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 13,063 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 Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 JRU registered?

LJ12 JRU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 JRU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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