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AO62 GVU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,673 mi
Last recorded14,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 14,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 14,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 8,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 7,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 7,722 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 7,541 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake (1.1.2 (d))

Front handlebar wheel alignment not true.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,189 miles

Front handlebar/wheel alignment not true

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 7,189 miles

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

Front handlebar/wheel alignment not true

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,933 miles

Front handlebar/wheel alignment out

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose engine/chassis bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,570 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 5,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 4,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 4,324 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 4,324 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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AO62 GVU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO62 GVU, 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 AO62 GVU registered?

AO62 GVU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AO62 GVU safe to buy?

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