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KY17 RUA

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,567 mi
Last recorded3,567 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY17 RUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 3,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 2,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 1,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 1,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 1,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 1,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 1,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 1,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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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KY17 RUA is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KY17 RUA, 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 KY17 RUA registered?

KY17 RUA is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is KY17 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY17 RUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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