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YP62 AEY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,333 mi
Last recorded31,333 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 AEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 31,333 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 31,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,304 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 20,445 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,496 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 14,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 6,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 6,039 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 4,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 2,455 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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YP62 AEY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP62 AEY, 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 YP62 AEY registered?

YP62 AEY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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