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YX15 VWS

2015 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,193 mi
Last recorded5,193 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 VWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 5,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 5,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 5,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 5,020 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 4,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 4,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 4,158 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 4,158 miles

Rear Position lamp not working NOT WORKING WHEN ON DIP BEAM (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 3,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 3,002 miles

Front front fender damaged.cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2018 2,292 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 2,292 miles

Riders seat insecure no lock or catch (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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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YX15 VWS is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 6,926 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 YX15 VWS, 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 11 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 YX15 VWS registered?

YX15 VWS is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is YX15 VWS safe to buy?

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