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GY15 VZJ

2015 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,141 mi
Last recorded20,141 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 VZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 20,141 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 20,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Gasket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 16,334 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 16,334 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 12,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 8,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 5,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 413 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 390 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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GY15 VZJ is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 6,926 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 GY15 VZJ, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY15 VZJ registered?

GY15 VZJ is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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