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HG61 VWO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,512 mi
Last recorded11,512 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 11,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 9,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,921 miles

Rear Rear Brake Less Effective Than Standard

Fail 20 Apr 2023 8,921 miles

Rear Rear Brake Less Effective Than Standard

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 5,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 5,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 1,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 1,105 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 1,105 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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HG61 VWO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG61 VWO, 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 HG61 VWO registered?

HG61 VWO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is HG61 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 VWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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