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FM17 OXJ

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,100 mi
Last recorded5,100 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 OXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 5,100 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 5,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 3,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 3,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 3,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 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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FM17 OXJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM17 OXJ, 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

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What year was FM17 OXJ registered?

FM17 OXJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2017.

Is FM17 OXJ safe to buy?

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