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LX17 XEJ

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,342 mi
Last recorded4,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 XEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 4,342 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 4,342 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 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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LX17 XEJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LX17 XEJ, 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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How do I check the history of LX17 XEJ?

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What year was LX17 XEJ registered?

LX17 XEJ is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is LX17 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 XEJ shows 3 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.

Does LX17 XEJ have outstanding finance?

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