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GP17 BYN

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,206 mi
Last recorded21,206 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP17 BYN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 21,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 19,838 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 19,836 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,316 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 BYN is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYN, 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

How do I check the history of GP17 BYN?

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What year was GP17 BYN registered?

GP17 BYN is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is GP17 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP17 BYN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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