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VU65 MZY

2015 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,864 mi
Last recorded32,864 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 MZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 32,864 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 30,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 30,660 miles

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 21,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 12,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 12,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 12,587 miles

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

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

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Sep 2018 8,681 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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VU65 MZY is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 6,926 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 VU65 MZY, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU65 MZY registered?

VU65 MZY is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 September 2015.

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