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LJ12 NKM

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NKM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 60,000 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 60,000 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 59,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,263 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 49,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 41,271 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 29,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,072 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,249 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 16,249 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 NKM 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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

LJ12 NKM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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