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YT62 VWS

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 VWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 44,710 miles

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,243 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 44,243 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,532 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,716 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 42,716 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,486 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 42,486 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,589 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,212 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 32,212 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,759 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 11,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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YT62 VWS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YT62 VWS, 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 YT62 VWS registered?

YT62 VWS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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