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GX61 DPZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,182 mi
Last recorded7,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 DPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 7,182 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 5,043 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 3,256 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 3,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rust hole in lower frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 2,060 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 2,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure center stand hanging down (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 3 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 16,769 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 12,353 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 12,303 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 9,652 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 18 Jan 2016 9,652 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2015 7,319 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 7,319 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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GX61 DPZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX61 DPZ, 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 GX61 DPZ registered?

GX61 DPZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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