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DK10 EPY

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,101 mi
Last recorded24,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 EPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 24,101 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front TYRE SOFT

Rear TYRE SOFT

Pass 3 Dec 2022 24,101 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of main frame structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 24,096 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 24,096 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 24,096 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 23,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,415 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 20,415 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 14,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,775 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 25,707 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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DK10 EPY is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 DK10 EPY, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK10 EPY registered?

DK10 EPY is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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