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WX61 DDY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,545 mi
Last recorded13,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 DDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,545 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 13,545 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 13,545 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 13,545 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 13,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Centre Stand Pivot Heavily Worn

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat Secure (Latch Inoperative)

Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 13,294 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective Seal Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre Pressure Soft

Speedo cable broken

Pass 7 Dec 2021 13,294 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 13,294 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 13,294 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,294 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 13,294 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 13,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Front brake lever (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,294 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. off centre to steering (2.5.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 13,294 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. off centre to steering (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 12,404 miles

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

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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WX61 DDY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX61 DDY, 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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WX61 DDY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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