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LJ12 NHH

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NHH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 22,165 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,919 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 21,918 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,549 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under belly rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 21,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 21,087 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 21,087 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 26,508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypan (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,964 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Both stems starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,877 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 NHH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

LJ12 NHH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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