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LJ61 HRG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,194 mi
Last recorded22,194 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 HRG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 21,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 21,938 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 21,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 19,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,850 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 18,850 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,734 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 17,734 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear view mirror loose.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,787 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 9,787 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 HRG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 LJ61 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

LJ61 HRG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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