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VN12 FYU

2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,893 mi
Last recorded24,893 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super13,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 24,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 24,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front auxiliary lights beam higher than headlamp beam

Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear axillary lights could be mistaken for stop lamps

Pass 23 Mar 2024 23,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 20,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 18,018 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 11,471 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 11,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,102 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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VN12 FYU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 13,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 FYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN12 FYU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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