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LB18 BAU

2018 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,870 mi
Last recorded10,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 BAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 8,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 8,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 2,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 2,182 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 2,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective steering stop ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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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LB18 BAU is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB18 BAU, 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.

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What year was LB18 BAU registered?

LB18 BAU is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is LB18 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB18 BAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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