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YH12 UHS

2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,629 mi
Last recorded12,629 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 1259,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UHS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 12,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 12,629 miles

Front 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

Nearside 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 24 Sep 2024 11,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 11,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 10,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 9,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,088 miles

Front front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,560 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 7,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 7,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 4,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,451 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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YH12 UHS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 9,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH12 UHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH12 UHS registered?

YH12 UHS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 UHS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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