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RF61 DUV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,237 mi
Last recorded4,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 DUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 4,237 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HIGH CORROSION ON BELLY PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower CENTRE STAND NOT RETRACTING 100%

Nearside Front Upper REAR BRAKE LEVER END MISSING

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 4,237 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HIGH CORROSION ON BELLY PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower CENTRE STAND NOT RETRACTING 100%

Nearside Front Upper REAR BRAKE LEVER END MISSING

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 4,237 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 4,237 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to show rust under foot board/front splash area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 4,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 4,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 4,237 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 4,237 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 4,237 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 4,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 4,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 4,066 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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RF61 DUV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF61 DUV, 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 RF61 DUV registered?

RF61 DUV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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