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GX12 HKW

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 HKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,932 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is 1.6 to 2.mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 70,932 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is 1.6 to 2.mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,327 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear shocks are soft

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 49,676 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,746 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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GX12 HKW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 13,063 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 Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX12 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX12 HKW registered?

GX12 HKW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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