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LJ12 NKF

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NKF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,039 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 28,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick worn to metal (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel didnt stop bike (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,482 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,850 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,434 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ12 NKF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 NKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 NKF registered?

LJ12 NKF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is LJ12 NKF safe to buy?

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