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LD12 UBP

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,854 mi
Last recorded19,854 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 UBP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 19,854 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 18,751 miles

Rear Light has water inside

Pass 10 Oct 2023 18,291 miles

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 17,686 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 16,748 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 15,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 15,421 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 14,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 13,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,748 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LD12 UBP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red 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 LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD12 UBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD12 UBP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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