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GJ62 EVB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,360 mi
Last recorded18,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 EVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 18,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on one side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 17,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,898 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 14,898 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,583 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 13,583 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 9,185 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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GJ62 EVB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ62 EVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ62 EVB registered?

GJ62 EVB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is GJ62 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 EVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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