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GP17 BYL

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,895 mi
Last recorded1,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP17 BYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 1,895 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 1,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 1,876 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 1,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 1,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 1,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 1,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 1,367 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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GP17 BYL is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 278cc 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 GP17 BYL, 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 GP17 BYL registered?

GP17 BYL is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is GP17 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP17 BYL 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.

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