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PN62 YFB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,010 mi
Last recorded32,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 YFB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 31,885 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 25,131 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has large crack bottom left corner. (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose Does not latch fully but unlikely to become detached or be dangerous (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 25,131 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has large crack bottom left corner. (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose Does not latch fully but unlikely to become detached or be dangerous (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 18,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 17,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 8,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 4,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 4,555 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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PN62 YFB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN62 YFB, 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 PN62 YFB registered?

PN62 YFB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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