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LJ62 HXD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,008 mi
Last recorded26,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HXD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,008 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 25,208 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 24,508 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,880 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,051 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 21,147 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 21,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,708 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 19,708 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 18,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,285 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 11,285 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 7,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,291 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 HXD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

LJ62 HXD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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