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YR62 BOV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,085 mi
Last recorded8,085 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 BOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 8,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 8,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 8,082 miles

Central Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel adjusted (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,210 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 7,210 miles

Offside Front Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 5,885 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,559 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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YR62 BOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR62 BOV, 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 YR62 BOV registered?

YR62 BOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is YR62 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 BOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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