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LO12 HBX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,445 mi
Last recorded26,445 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 HBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,445 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 26,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2026 26,445 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,445 miles

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

Front position light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess rubber mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 26,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front position light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess rubber mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 25,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,005 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 20,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 20,496 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,019 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,473 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 11,473 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm no pressure (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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LO12 HBX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LO12 HBX, 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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LO12 HBX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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