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LM12 HFW

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,089 mi
Last recorded30,089 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HFW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 30,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,786 miles

NO KICK START ON BIKE

NO SIDE STAND ON BIKE

Nearside Front BRAKE LEVER SNAPPED END

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,340 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,674 miles

Nearside Front end of brake lever broken

Pass 27 Apr 2020 27,321 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT

Fail 27 Apr 2020 27,321 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,235 miles

front suspension going little soft

Fail 6 Jun 2018 27,235 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

front suspension going little soft

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 26,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,361 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 26,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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LM12 HFW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM12 HFW, 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 LM12 HFW registered?

LM12 HFW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 HFW safe to buy?

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