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LJ61 HDX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,857 mi
Last recorded18,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 HDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 18,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 18,540 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 18,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 18,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 17,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 17,539 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 13,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 13,731 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 13,731 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 8,812 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,602 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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LJ61 HDX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ61 HDX, 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 LJ61 HDX registered?

LJ61 HDX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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