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YX62 WBV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,775 mi
Last recorded36,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 WBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 36,775 miles

Central Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main under body frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively requires cleaning (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 31,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 25,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 22,728 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 22,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 18,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 14,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,270 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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YX62 WBV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX62 WBV, 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 YX62 WBV registered?

YX62 WBV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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