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VEZ 655

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,856 mi
Last recorded23,856 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 655
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 23,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 22,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 20,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 16,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 9,661 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 9,661 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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VEZ 655 is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEZ 655, 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

How do I check the history of VEZ 655?

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What year was VEZ 655 registered?

VEZ 655 is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is VEZ 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 655 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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