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BX12 HGN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,010 mi
Last recorded22,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 22,010 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 15,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 12,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 12,008 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 5,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 4,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 2,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 1,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,235 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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BX12 HGN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGN, 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 BX12 HGN registered?

BX12 HGN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BX12 HGN safe to buy?

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