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RE18 XHL

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,717 mi
Last recorded15,717 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 XHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 15,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 14,655 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 14,655 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 12,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 9,553 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 XHL is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

RE18 XHL is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is RE18 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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