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RJ20 BCK

2020 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,507 mi
Last recorded27,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Piaggio Vespa3,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ20 BCK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 27,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 21,299 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 21,299 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 14,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 14,563 miles

Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (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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RJ20 BCK is a 2020 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2020 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 3,681 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 RJ20 BCK, 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 6 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ20 BCK registered?

RJ20 BCK is a 2020 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2020.

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