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LM12 YKR

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,792 mi
Last recorded20,792 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YKR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 20,792 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 16,444 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 16,337 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 13,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 13,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 10,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 9,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 9,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 9,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 7,629 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 5,856 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2015 4,369 miles

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

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 YKR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

LM12 YKR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is LM12 YKR safe to buy?

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