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YS17 VVX

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,193 mi
Last recorded15,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 15,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 15,193 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable fitted incorectly (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 15,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 12,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 12,615 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,100 miles

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

cente stand stiff operation

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2024 9,061 miles

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

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

cente stand stiff operation

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2023 4,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 4,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 3,370 miles
Pass 30 May 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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YS17 VVX is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS17 VVX, 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 YS17 VVX registered?

YS17 VVX is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2017.

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