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LJ62 HLV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,716 mi
Last recorded24,716 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 24,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 23,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 23,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 18,072 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 18,072 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 4,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,584 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 HLV 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 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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

LJ62 HLV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is LJ62 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 HLV 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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