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YX10 BZA

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,848 mi
Last recorded19,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 BZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 19,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 18,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 18,276 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 18,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 17,914 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 17,914 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 17,900 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 14,436 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,682 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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YX10 BZA is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 YX10 BZA, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX10 BZA registered?

YX10 BZA is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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