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SJ62 DBZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,600 mi
Last recorded12,600 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 DBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 12,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 12,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached shock absorber is detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 12,600 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 12,600 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 12,600 miles

Front mudguard & footboards beginning to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2020 12,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 12,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 10,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 9,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 7,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 4,843 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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SJ62 DBZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc 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 SJ62 DBZ, 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 SJ62 DBZ registered?

SJ62 DBZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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