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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Piaggio Vespa. Check any Vespa by registration number below.

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91.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.2%

vs Piaggio Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Piaggio Vespa — MOT Reliability Overview

The Piaggio Vespa has an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, which is 3.2 percentage points above the Piaggio brand average of 88.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vespa is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Piaggio Vespa, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Piaggio Vespa performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 17,689 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Piaggio average: 88.6%
Mileage at 5yr

10k mi

Other Piaggio Models

Compare MOT reliability across Piaggio models.

Piaggio Porter

63.2% pass rate

Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

91.1% pass rate

Piaggio APE

86.5% pass rate

Piaggio Vespa S 50

85.3% pass rate

Piaggio Velofax

92.3% pass rate

Piaggio Mp3 300

96.3% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Piaggio Vespa

Piaggio Vespa — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Piaggio Vespa MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Vespa?
The average MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Vespa is 91.8% compared to the Piaggio average of 88.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio Vespa?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Piaggio Vespa reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, the Piaggio Vespa is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Piaggio Vespa?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Piaggio Vespa?
Typical mileage for the Piaggio Vespa: 10,374 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vespa to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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