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VO68 YFJ

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,792 mi
Last recorded26,792 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO68 YFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,792 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 26,792 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,175 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,060 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 14,060 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose bolt missing in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

center stand seized

Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 10,574 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 6,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 6,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VO68 YFJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VO68 YFJ, 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.

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What year was VO68 YFJ registered?

VO68 YFJ is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 December 2018.

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