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BC17 ZLZ

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,487 mi
Last recorded7,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 ZLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 7,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 7,466 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 6,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 3,376 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 3,376 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 2,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 1,736 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 1,729 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2020

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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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BC17 ZLZ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC17 ZLZ, 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 BC17 ZLZ registered?

BC17 ZLZ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2017.

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