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YR12 GWD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,849 mi
Last recorded12,849 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GWD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,849 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 12,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 12,781 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 12,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 12,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 11,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 6,907 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

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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YR12 GWD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 GWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 GWD registered?

YR12 GWD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is YR12 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 GWD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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