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WX62 GXN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,928 mi
Last recorded21,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 GXN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,928 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 20,027 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 20,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,027 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 20,027 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 19,829 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 18,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 18,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 16,050 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 14,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 11,770 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Dec 2016 11,770 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,699 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 11,698 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 GXN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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