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LJ61 WJL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,726 mi
Last recorded19,726 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 WJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 19,726 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 19,726 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 19,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,418 miles

Front Suspension has a reduced damping effect

Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,415 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 WJL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

LJ61 WJL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LJ61 WJL safe to buy?

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