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YR12 WHU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,177 mi
Last recorded20,177 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 19,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,909 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 19,909 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 18,057 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,853 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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YR12 WHU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

YR12 WHU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 WHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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