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WU12 BZL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,642 mi
Last recorded33,642 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 BZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,642 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,098 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 31,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 30,672 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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WU12 BZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 WU12 BZL, 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 WU12 BZL registered?

WU12 BZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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