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SM17 UPB

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,479 mi
Last recorded6,479 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 UPB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,479 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 6,477 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 5,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 3,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 2,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 1,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 793 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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SM17 UPB is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM17 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 UPB registered?

SM17 UPB is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is SM17 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 UPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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