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LF12 YYA

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,201 mi
Last recorded15,201 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12518,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 YYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 15,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 14,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 14,535 miles

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Unable to see/check brake fluid

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Unable to see/check brake fluid

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 13,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 13,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 13,068 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 13,068 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 34,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 23,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,621 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,821 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 125?

Based on 5,144 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,377
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 75
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
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LF12 YYA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,617 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 Gts 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF12 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF12 YYA registered?

LF12 YYA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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