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WU12 BZF

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,263 mi
Last recorded14,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 BZF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 14,263 miles

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

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

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 14,263 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underframe by centre stand has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,293 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 13,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front speedo cable snapped

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,293 miles

Front speedometer cable broken

Rear registration plate cracked but still can be read

Fail 3 Aug 2017 13,293 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front speedometer cable broken

Rear registration plate cracked but still can be read

Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,293 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Mar 2016 13,293 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,293 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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WU12 BZF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU12 BZF, 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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WU12 BZF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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