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AE12 CAV

2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,980 mi
Last recorded8,980 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 1259,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 CAV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 8,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 8,979 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 5,141 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 3,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 3,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 2,717 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 2,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 1,738 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 1,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 1,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,569 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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AE12 CAV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 9,723 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE12 CAV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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