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HF12 JVP

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,171 mi
Last recorded27,171 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 JVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 27,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 27,171 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,169 miles

Central slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 25,250 miles

Central Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced no dip light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,116 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 23,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 18,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 18,865 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,199 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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HF12 JVP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HF12 JVP, 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 HF12 JVP registered?

HF12 JVP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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