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PO12 NEJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 NEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 18,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,272 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 16,272 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 11,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 10,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 10,834 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 5,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,712 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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PO12 NEJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 PO12 NEJ, 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 PO12 NEJ registered?

PO12 NEJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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