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JM12 JAM

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,830 mi
Last recorded50,830 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM12 JAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 50,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,474 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,987 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 33,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 19,191 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 13,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,299 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 8,299 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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JM12 JAM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JM12 JAM, 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 JM12 JAM registered?

JM12 JAM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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