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LJ62 HBC

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,782 mi
Last recorded11,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 11,782 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 11,782 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 11,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 11,164 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 10,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 10,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 9,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 9,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,783 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 7,783 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 7,783 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 HBC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ62 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

LJ62 HBC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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