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AK68 GMV

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,389 mi
Last recorded1,389 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 GMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 1,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 562 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 283 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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AK68 GMV is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK68 GMV, 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 AK68 GMV registered?

AK68 GMV is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is AK68 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 GMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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