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AJ18 BBX

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,144 mi
Last recorded11,144 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 BBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 11,144 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 11,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 7,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 3,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61 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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AJ18 BBX is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 AJ18 BBX, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ18 BBX registered?

AJ18 BBX is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is AJ18 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 BBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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