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WS17 CYY

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,833 mi
Last recorded8,833 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS17 CYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 8,833 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 8,828 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 8,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 8,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 8,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 7,094 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 3,104 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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WS17 CYY is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc 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 WS17 CYY, 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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How do I check the history of WS17 CYY?

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What year was WS17 CYY registered?

WS17 CYY is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is WS17 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WS17 CYY 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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