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EG18 NYC

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,415 mi
Last recorded20,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 NYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 15,670 miles

Central Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside handle bar grip worn

Fail 22 Aug 2023 15,670 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside handle bar grip worn

Pass 24 Aug 2022 10,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,981 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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EG18 NYC is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 EG18 NYC, 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 EG18 NYC registered?

EG18 NYC is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is EG18 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG18 NYC 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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