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GVO 518J

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,586 mi
Last recorded23,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 518J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 23,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 23,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,823 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,805 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,782 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

rear brake lamp dim but operates ok

speedo cable insecure

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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GVO 518J is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVO 518J, 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 GVO 518J registered?

GVO 518J is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is GVO 518J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 518J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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