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LV12 GMF

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,779 mi
Last recorded43,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 42,894 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,724 miles

Stop light stays on sometimes

Fail 6 Apr 2019 36,724 miles

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

Stop light stays on sometimes

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 31,425 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 27,604 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,039 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LV12 GMF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,349 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV12 GMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV12 GMF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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