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YY61 MXK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,853 mi
Last recorded16,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 MXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,853 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Mar 2026 16,853 miles

Oil leak.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 16,354 miles

Rear Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 16,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,700 miles

Oil leak, engine area.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 14,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,439 miles

Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 13,439 miles

Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 12,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 11,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 11,306 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 10,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,363 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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YY61 MXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY61 MXK, 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 YY61 MXK registered?

YY61 MXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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