CarVerify

Free Car Check

M111 MBY

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,645 mi
Last recorded17,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 MBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,645 miles

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

Rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 19 Jun 2025 17,644 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,510 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 16,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,655 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,950 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 12,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,330 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,877 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M111 MBY is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,989 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 M111 MBY, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M111 MBY?

You can check the full history of M111 MBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M111 MBY registered?

M111 MBY is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M111 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 MBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M111 MBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M111 MBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.