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SAY 1N

2022 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 3855cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

9,369 mi
Last recorded9,369 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAY 1N
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2022
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,855cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 9,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 6,022 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 25,610 miles

Central Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicator insecure

silent block damage

taillight damage

Pass 20 Oct 2021 21,387 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 21,379 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 20,452 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 20,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 20,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,453 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 19,411 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 15,442 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 14,092 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pads delaminated

Pass 12 May 2015 12,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 7,981 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2012 7,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,414 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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SAY 1N is a 2022 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 3,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SAY 1N, 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 4 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SAY 1N is a 2022 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 March 2022.

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