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KF17 HMJ

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,803 mi
Last recorded11,803 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 HMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 11,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 11,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 10,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 7,832 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 6,639 miles

Nearside Front nearside brake lever (rear) broken but not significantly shortened

Pass 10 Jun 2020 5,092 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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KF17 HMJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow 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 KF17 HMJ, 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 KF17 HMJ registered?

KF17 HMJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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The MOT history for KF17 HMJ 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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