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GN18 XZB

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,491 mi
Last recorded10,491 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 XZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 10,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 5,465 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 5,465 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 9,406 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 9,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 3,900 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 3,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 XZB is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZB, 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 GN18 XZB registered?

GN18 XZB is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is GN18 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN18 XZB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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