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LJ12 JZT

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JZT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 29,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 25,284 miles

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

Air Box is insecure

Rear mudguard is insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 21,149 miles

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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))

Pass 28 May 2016 16,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 16,686 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 12,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 12,307 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 JZT 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 71.4%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

LJ12 JZT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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