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RX62 DYB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX62 DYB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,948 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess side play in rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body underside rusty and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 47,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 46,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 45,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,385 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement silent block

Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,779 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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RX62 DYB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 RX62 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX62 DYB registered?

RX62 DYB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is RX62 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX62 DYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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