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LJ62 FOP

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,197 mi
Last recorded7,197 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 FOP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 7,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 6,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 6,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 6,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 6,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 5,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 5,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 4,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 3,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 3,137 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,681 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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LJ62 FOP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LJ62 FOP, 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 LJ62 FOP registered?

LJ62 FOP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LJ62 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 FOP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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