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FH17 GBV

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,724 mi
Last recorded10,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 GBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 10,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 6,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 4,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 4,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 4,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 2,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 1,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 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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FH17 GBV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH17 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH17 GBV?

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What year was FH17 GBV registered?

FH17 GBV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is FH17 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 GBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH17 GBV have outstanding finance?

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