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YC12 SWY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,089 mi
Last recorded24,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 SWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 24,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 22,810 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 22,731 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

battery power low

Pass 15 May 2021 20,437 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 20,408 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 17,360 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 15,115 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 12,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,244 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,861 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,995 miles

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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YC12 SWY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC12 SWY, 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 YC12 SWY registered?

YC12 SWY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YC12 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 SWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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