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R40 SKW

2015 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,684 mi
Last recorded2,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 2,684 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 2,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 2,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 2,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 2,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 2,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 2,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 1,898 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 1,898 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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R40 SKW is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 150cc 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 R40 SKW, 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 R40 SKW registered?

R40 SKW is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2015.

Is R40 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 SKW 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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