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LY12 AMO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,876 mi
Last recorded22,876 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 AMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 22,876 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 22,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 22,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 22,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 22,078 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Rear brake light not working from front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,571 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,000 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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LY12 AMO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY12 AMO, 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 LY12 AMO registered?

LY12 AMO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LY12 AMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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