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LJ12 JZK

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,248 mi
Last recorded42,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,622 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 37,622 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,286 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Belly-panel (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,211 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jul 2016 26,211 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,746 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ12 JZK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,349 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 JZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ12 JZK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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