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GX12 FRJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,473 mi
Last recorded5,473 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 5010,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 FRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 5,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 5,406 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 5,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 5,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 4,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 3,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 3,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,870 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 3,870 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 3,602 miles

Front tyre sidewalls slighty detoriated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,262 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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GX12 FRJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX12 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX12 FRJ registered?

GX12 FRJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GX12 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 FRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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