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LP12 RFK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,636 mi
Last recorded28,636 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 RFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,565 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 26,533 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 18,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,896 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 18,896 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 11,658 miles

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

seat lock broken

Fail 15 Jan 2018 11,658 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

seat lock broken

Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,238 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,474 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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LP12 RFK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP12 RFK, 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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LP12 RFK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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