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YJ12 OOU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,975 mi
Last recorded15,975 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 OOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 15,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,648 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 14,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 14,296 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 13,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 6,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 4,435 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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YJ12 OOU 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 91.7%.

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 YJ12 OOU, 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 YJ12 OOU registered?

YJ12 OOU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YJ12 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 OOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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