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VA12 KYR

2012 Piaggio Gts

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,037 mi
Last recorded22,037 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Gts8,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 KYR
MakePiaggio
ModelGts
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 22,037 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 22,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 20,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 20,277 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 19,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 18,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 16,756 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 16,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,985 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 15,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,245 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 15,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 10,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,772 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Gts?

Based on 993 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2
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VA12 KYR is a 2012 Piaggio Gts in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 8,894 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 KYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Gts is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA12 KYR registered?

VA12 KYR is a 2012 Piaggio Gts, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is VA12 KYR safe to buy?

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