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LX12 ZHV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,604 mi
Last recorded8,604 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 8,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 8,603 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 8,603 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 8,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 8,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 8,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 8,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 7,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 5,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 2,644 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 ZHV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHV, 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

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What year was LX12 ZHV registered?

LX12 ZHV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LX12 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 ZHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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