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FJ12 FVM

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 FVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 10,000 miles

underside of floor runners rusty and corroded, stand mounts started to rot through

Fail 4 Nov 2021 10,000 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification upper shock mount detached/broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 10,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 10,000 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder insecure cover not secure (1.1.10 (c))

Front Tyre is unsuitable front tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 9,999 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body rusty and corroided (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 8,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 8,412 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 7,418 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 5,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 4,115 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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FJ12 FVM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ12 FVM, 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 FJ12 FVM registered?

FJ12 FVM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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