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LJ61 HVY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 HVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 19,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 18,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 17,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,202 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 HVY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ61 HVY registered?

LJ61 HVY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LJ61 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 HVY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ61 HVY have outstanding finance?

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