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WX62 ABZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,087 mi
Last recorded31,087 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 ABZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 31,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,044 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2020 30,996 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering handles bars point to the right in straight ahead position (2.4 (a))

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,122 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 30,122 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 23,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 23,620 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 20,551 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,618 miles

Front tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2016 12,618 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,554 miles

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

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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WX62 ABZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WX62 ABZ, 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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WX62 ABZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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