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LJ61 GKC

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,756 mi
Last recorded7,756 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 GKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 7,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 7,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 7,616 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 7,572 miles

Rear uneven wear

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 7,572 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear uneven wear

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 7,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 7,026 miles

Rear tyre worn unevenly due to under inflation

Pass 13 Sep 2017 6,776 miles

Rear EXHAUST HAS NUT MISSING (NOT INSECURE)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,360 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 5,177 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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LJ61 GKC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ61 GKC, 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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LJ61 GKC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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