Model report · 2005–2025
82.3%
first-time pass rate
13.5%
failed outright
11,562
median miles at test
215
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the VESPA's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage VESPA passes first time 83.8% of the time; by 20k that's 84.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VESPA
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
34 | 34.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 20.2 |
| brakes |
|
14 | 14.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 13.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 6.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 3 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 2 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the VESPA beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VESPA.