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LM12 URA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 URA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 21,670 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 21,667 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators not working sometimes do work but weak and fade other do not worktimes (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,224 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mudguard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front tyre has splits in side wall but ply not showing

fuel line has splitting at connections but not leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2022 18,639 miles

Front Mudguard insecure broken ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 18,639 miles

Front Mudguard insecure broken ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 13,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 11,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,187 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 8,878 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,878 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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LM12 URA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URA, 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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LM12 URA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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