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FJ12 ELW

2012 Piaggio Xevo 400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,132 mi
Last recorded11,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Xevo 40021,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 ELW
MakePiaggio
ModelXevo 400
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,768 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 13 Aug 2020 10,766 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 8,976 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,914 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 6,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 6,922 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL OF REAR TYRE CRACKING (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 5,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,836 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Xevo 400?

Based on 1,740 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
1,608
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
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FJ12 ELW is a 2012 Piaggio Xevo 400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Xevo 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 21,473 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 Xevo 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Xevo 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Xevo 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ12 ELW registered?

FJ12 ELW is a 2012 Piaggio Xevo 400, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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