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LL12 VHH

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,239 mi
Last recorded17,239 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 VHH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 17,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 17,043 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 16,704 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 16,696 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,458 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,196 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,861 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 9,884 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LL12 VHH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL12 VHH, 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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What year was LL12 VHH registered?

LL12 VHH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LL12 VHH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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