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VN62 BKX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,559 mi
Last recorded45,559 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 BKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 45,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm Remaining on offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 44,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 42,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,854 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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VN62 BKX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN62 BKX, 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 VN62 BKX registered?

VN62 BKX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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