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FJ12 OFU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,608 mi
Last recorded15,608 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 OFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 15,608 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 14,887 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 14,863 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 14,369 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 14,369 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,886 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 13,886 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 11,817 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 11,745 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 9,306 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 OFU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

FJ12 OFU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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