CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV12 YYL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 17,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 14,916 miles

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

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

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV12 YYL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV12 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV12 YYL?

You can check the full history of LV12 YYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV12 YYL registered?

LV12 YYL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is LV12 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 YYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV12 YYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV12 YYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.