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LJ12 NKK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,079 mi
Last recorded20,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NKK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 20,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 19,784 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,295 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,575 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 18,504 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 16,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 14,243 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 14,243 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 12,280 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 12,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 10,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 10,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 8,076 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 NKK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK registered?

LJ12 NKK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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