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YD15 VAK

2015 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,620 mi
Last recorded6,620 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 VAK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 6,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 6,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 6,078 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 5,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 4,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 3,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 3,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 1,711 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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YD15 VAK is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD15 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD15 VAK registered?

YD15 VAK is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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The MOT history for YD15 VAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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