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RE68 YPJ

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,552 mi
Last recorded4,552 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 YPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 4,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 4,552 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 3,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 3,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 3,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 3,006 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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RE68 YPJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE68 YPJ, 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 RE68 YPJ registered?

RE68 YPJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is RE68 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 YPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE68 YPJ have outstanding finance?

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