CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS17 XXV

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,833 mi
Last recorded7,833 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 XXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 7,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 7,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 7,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 6,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 2,888 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS17 XXV 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 YS17 XXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS17 XXV?

You can check the full history of YS17 XXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS17 XXV registered?

YS17 XXV is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is YS17 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 XXV 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.

Does YS17 XXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS17 XXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.