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P8 DLN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,162 mi
Last recorded12,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 12,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 11,583 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 11,573 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 10,114 miles

front tyre worn to 2mm l/l is 1mm

rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight corrosion to underside

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Feb 2024 10,114 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

front tyre worn to 2mm l/l is 1mm

rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight corrosion to underside

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 9,097 miles

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Dec 2022 9,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Nov 2021 8,168 miles

slight corrosion just starting on underside

Fail 30 Nov 2021 8,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion just starting on underside

Pass 18 Nov 2020 7,097 miles

slight corrosion starting to occur to underside

Pass 9 Aug 2019 5,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low to 1.1mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 2,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 1,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 669 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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P8 DLN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc 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 P8 DLN, 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 P8 DLN registered?

P8 DLN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is P8 DLN safe to buy?

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