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GY17 UNW

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,109 mi
Last recorded9,109 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 UNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 7,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 6,636 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 6,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 3,575 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 2,644 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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GY17 UNW is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY17 UNW, 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.

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What year was GY17 UNW registered?

GY17 UNW is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is GY17 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY17 UNW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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