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LF18 LYP

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,684 mi
Last recorded27,684 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 LYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 27,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 21,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 21,603 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

f-mudguard slightly loose -close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2022 18,947 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,911 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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LF18 LYP is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF18 LYP, 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 LF18 LYP registered?

LF18 LYP is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is LF18 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 LYP 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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