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FP18 GFE

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,850 mi
Last recorded5,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP18 GFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 5,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 5,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 4,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 4,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Bottoming out on compression (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 3,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 2,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 1,010 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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FP18 GFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP18 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP18 GFE registered?

FP18 GFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is FP18 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP18 GFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP18 GFE have outstanding finance?

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