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RJ12 WTY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,886 mi
Last recorded10,886 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 WTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 10,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 10,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 10,385 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 8,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 6,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 3,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 1,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 1,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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RJ12 WTY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ12 WTY, 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 RJ12 WTY registered?

RJ12 WTY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is RJ12 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 WTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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