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YP18 XVB

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,670 mi
Last recorded2,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 XVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 2,670 miles

Rear rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2025 2,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 2,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 1,845 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 1,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 1,505 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 1,505 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 943 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 943 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YP18 XVB is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP18 XVB, 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

How do I check the history of YP18 XVB?

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What year was YP18 XVB registered?

YP18 XVB is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2018.

Is YP18 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 XVB 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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