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AUE 985S

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,679 mi
Last recorded22,679 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 985S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 22,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 22,679 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 May 2017 22,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,664 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,947 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

frame number hard to read.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 17,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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AUE 985S is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUE 985S, 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 AUE 985S registered?

AUE 985S is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is AUE 985S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 985S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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