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YY12 RXG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,763 mi
Last recorded22,763 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 RXG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 22,763 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 12,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,659 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 11,659 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 9,731 miles

aftermarket pipe fitted with baffle.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 6,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 3,326 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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YY12 RXG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY12 RXG, 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 YY12 RXG registered?

YY12 RXG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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