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WO17 XBV

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,827 mi
Last recorded4,827 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO17 XBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 4,827 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 4,787 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 4,787 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 4,582 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 4,344 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 3,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 3,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 3,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 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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WO17 XBV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO17 XBV, 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 WO17 XBV registered?

WO17 XBV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is WO17 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO17 XBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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