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YB12 BPZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,228 mi
Last recorded13,228 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 12,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 11,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 10,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 6,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 4,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 4,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 4,227 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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YB12 BPZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB12 BPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 BPZ registered?

YB12 BPZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YB12 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 BPZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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