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LX18 YEJ

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

534 mi
Last recorded534 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX18 YEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 534 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 526 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 489 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 415 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (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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LX18 YEJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX18 YEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX18 YEJ registered?

LX18 YEJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is LX18 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX18 YEJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX18 YEJ have outstanding finance?

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