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WX12 FJP

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,187 mi
Last recorded21,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 FJP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 21,187 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 20,905 miles

both tyres out of shape and low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,033 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 16,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 12,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,698 miles

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

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

Upper steering headrace is rough when wheel is raised

Fail 23 Jun 2018 11,698 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Upper steering headrace is rough when wheel is raised

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,512 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Jun 2017 10,512 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,850 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 6,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,633 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WX12 FJP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WX12 FJP, 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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WX12 FJP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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