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FL62 BFU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 BFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 43,860 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 43,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 43,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 41,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,840 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,759 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 19,759 miles

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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FL62 BFU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL62 BFU, 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 FL62 BFU registered?

FL62 BFU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FL62 BFU safe to buy?

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