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LP66 OTU

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,998 mi
Last recorded6,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP66 OTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 6,998 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering stop turning left not working

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

spare wheel trim piece loose

Fail 18 Jul 2026 6,985 miles

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering stop turning left not working

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

spare wheel trim piece loose

Pass 25 Jul 2025 6,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 6,594 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 6,594 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 6,326 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 6,326 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 5,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 4,918 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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LP66 OTU is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP66 OTU, 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 LP66 OTU registered?

LP66 OTU is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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