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YN12 HYX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,654 mi
Last recorded24,654 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 HYX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 24,654 miles

Brake lever insecure rear brake control locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 23,712 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,794 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,303 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 HYX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

YN12 HYX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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