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SN62 BYY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN62 BYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 26,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 26,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 25,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 25,538 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 25,538 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 25,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 25,403 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 25,376 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,998 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,131 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,865 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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SN62 BYY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN62 BYY, 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 SN62 BYY registered?

SN62 BYY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SN62 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN62 BYY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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