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LJ62 HZZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,118 mi
Last recorded27,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HZZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 27,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 25,674 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 25,674 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 24,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 24,193 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 20,490 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 20,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 15,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,153 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 HZZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

LJ62 HZZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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