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BX61 VCE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,943 mi
Last recorded9,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 VCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 9,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 9,889 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 9,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 9,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 9,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 9,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 9,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 9,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn to right side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 8,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 8,289 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,993 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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BX61 VCE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BX61 VCE, 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 BX61 VCE registered?

BX61 VCE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is BX61 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX61 VCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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