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RE18 JKY

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,921 mi
Last recorded16,921 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 JKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 16,921 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 16,916 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 15,351 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 14,190 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 14,171 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 12,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 8,390 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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RE18 JKY is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE18 JKY, 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 RE18 JKY registered?

RE18 JKY is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is RE18 JKY safe to buy?

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