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EU59 JVA

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,975 mi
Last recorded29,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 JVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 29,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,254 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 25,188 miles

Front Headlamp adjuster not functional

Pass 16 May 2023 24,093 miles

Front Headlamp adjuster not functional.

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undertray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 24,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undertray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 24,084 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

2 stroke oil leaking

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Main stand defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 23,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,485 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 22,050 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 20,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 8,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 7,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 5,742 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 4,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,142 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 3,922 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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EU59 JVA is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU59 JVA, 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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EU59 JVA is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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