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SG17 NVB

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,845 mi
Last recorded27,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 NVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 27,845 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 27,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 27,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 18,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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SG17 NVB is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 SG17 NVB, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG17 NVB registered?

SG17 NVB is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is SG17 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG17 NVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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