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GY18 MFE

2018 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,979 mi
Last recorded4,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 MFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 4,979 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 4,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 3,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 2,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 1,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 1,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 1,448 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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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GY18 MFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY18 MFE, 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 GY18 MFE registered?

GY18 MFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is GY18 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 MFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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