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AU12 NHY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,327 mi
Last recorded27,327 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 27,327 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

front shock has little dampening affect

Pass 5 Aug 2024 27,327 miles

front shock has little dampening affect

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,198 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 23,423 miles

Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 23,406 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cannot stop brake roller test, but performs enough force to pass.

Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 17,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 13,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 13,832 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 8,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,094 miles

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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AU12 NHY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU12 NHY, 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 AU12 NHY registered?

AU12 NHY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AU12 NHY safe to buy?

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