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RX12 JFF

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,388 mi
Last recorded11,388 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 JFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 11,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 10,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 9,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 9,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 9,429 miles

front brake lever bent

very slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 9,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake lever bent

very slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,506 miles

very slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2015 8,158 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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RX12 JFF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX12 JFF, 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 RX12 JFF registered?

RX12 JFF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is RX12 JFF safe to buy?

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