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J66 JSV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,830 mi
Last recorded20,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 JSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 20,830 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-12 city grip worn down too 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 20,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 20,690 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 20,077 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 15,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 15,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 9,573 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/12 city grip (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 9,560 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/12 city grip (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 4,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 3,795 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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J66 JSV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J66 JSV, 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 J66 JSV registered?

J66 JSV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is J66 JSV safe to buy?

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