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MJ15 VHW

2015 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,183 mi
Last recorded20,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ15 VHW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 20,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 19,974 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 19,783 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 19,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 14,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 14,730 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 8,273 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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MJ15 VHW is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 6,926 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 MJ15 VHW, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ15 VHW registered?

MJ15 VHW is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is MJ15 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ15 VHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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