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LX12 ZHT

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,939 mi
Last recorded21,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZHT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 21,939 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 21,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 21,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 21,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 21,939 miles

Front Front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 5 Dec 2019 21,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,939 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 21,939 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,259 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 21,259 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,445 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 14,445 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2015 7,592 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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LX12 ZHT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX12 ZHT, 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 LX12 ZHT registered?

LX12 ZHT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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