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GX12 HJE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,402 mi
Last recorded1,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 HJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 1,402 miles

Front and rear tyres date stamp 2010

Pass 1 May 2025 1,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 1,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 1,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 1,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 1,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 807 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 640 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64 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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GX12 HJE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX12 HJE, 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 GX12 HJE registered?

GX12 HJE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GX12 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 HJE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX12 HJE have outstanding finance?

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