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AE61 FWP

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,421 mi
Last recorded26,421 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 FWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 26,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,365 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion damping nearly non existent , advise new front shock absorber . (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,691 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 16,667 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 12,285 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 May 2015 12,285 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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AE61 FWP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE61 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE61 FWP registered?

AE61 FWP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AE61 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 FWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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