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MK12 XZH

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,618 mi
Last recorded24,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,618 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 24,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 19,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 13,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,621 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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MK12 XZH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK12 XZH, 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 MK12 XZH registered?

MK12 XZH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is MK12 XZH safe to buy?

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