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GL12 YEY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,001 mi
Last recorded8,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 8,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 7,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 6,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 6,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 6,035 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak From rear hub

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 5,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 4,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 4,932 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 4,360 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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GL12 YEY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL12 YEY, 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 GL12 YEY registered?

GL12 YEY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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