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BX12 CWO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,502 mi
Last recorded2,502 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 CWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 2,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre side walls split but not to the cord

Fail 27 Jun 2019 2,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre side walls split but not to the cord

Pass 12 Jun 2018 2,502 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 2,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 2,252 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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BX12 CWO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX12 CWO, 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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BX12 CWO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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