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GN18 XYZ

2018 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,049 mi
Last recorded4,049 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 XYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 4,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 3,987 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 3,986 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 3,676 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 3,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 3,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 3,195 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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GN18 XYZ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN18 XYZ, 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 GN18 XYZ registered?

GN18 XYZ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is GN18 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN18 XYZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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