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YX62 WDM

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,934 mi
Last recorded27,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 WDM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 27,934 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Lower body panels corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,855 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 27,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 27,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 27,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 26,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 26,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 25,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,022 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 22,170 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,371 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 WDM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

YX62 WDM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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