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GD12 XMF

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,923 mi
Last recorded16,923 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 XMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,923 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 16,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 16,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 14,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 12,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,123 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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GD12 XMF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD12 XMF, 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 GD12 XMF registered?

GD12 XMF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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