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P18 JWH

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,327 mi
Last recorded16,327 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 JWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 16,327 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 16,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 15,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 15,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,177 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,397 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 10,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,993 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 7,987 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,224 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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P18 JWH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 P18 JWH, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P18 JWH registered?

P18 JWH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P18 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 JWH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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