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AJ17 ZPV

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,680 mi
Last recorded7,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 ZPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 7,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 6,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 6,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 4,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 4,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 3,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 3,387 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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AJ17 ZPV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 AJ17 ZPV, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ17 ZPV registered?

AJ17 ZPV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is AJ17 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 ZPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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