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VE54 SJS

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,354 mi
Last recorded16,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 SJS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 16,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 15,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,370 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 14,370 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) advise checking (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 11,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 11,959 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 8,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 8,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 8,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 6,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 1,500 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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VE54 SJS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE54 SJS, 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 VE54 SJS registered?

VE54 SJS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is VE54 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 SJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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