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WG12 RXR

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RXR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,695 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,780 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,596 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,415 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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WG12 RXR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG12 RXR, 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 WG12 RXR registered?

WG12 RXR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 RXR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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