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BX12 HHC

2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,004 mi
Last recorded22,004 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 1259,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 22,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 21,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 16,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre excessive uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 16,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre excessive uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 13,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,954 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 11,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 10,798 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 10,790 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 9,770 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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BX12 HHC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 9,723 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX12 HHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX12 HHC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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