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YG18 XVS

2018 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,025 mi
Last recorded7,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 XVS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 7,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 5,616 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 5,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 4,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 3,497 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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YG18 XVS is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG18 XVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG18 XVS registered?

YG18 XVS is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is YG18 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 XVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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