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YN12 HYT

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

11,397 mi
Last recorded11,397 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 HYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,397 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 11,397 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 11,397 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 11,397 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 11,397 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,222 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 10,222 miles

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 8,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 8,193 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 7,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 7,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 7,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 7,338 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 6,423 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 5,757 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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YN12 HYT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YN12 HYT, 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 YN12 HYT registered?

YN12 HYT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YN12 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN12 HYT shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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