PIAGGIO VESPA 50
Pass rate over time
The VESPA 50's first-time pass rate has risen 7.7 points since 2006, 84.8% to 92.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VESPA 50 passes first time 82.3% of the time; by 40k that's 88.2%.
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 50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
79 | 36.2 | 1.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
53 | 24.3 | 1.7× |
| brakes |
|
30 | 13.8 | 0.7× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
19 | 8.7 | 1.2× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
9 | 4.1 | 2.0× |
| driving controls |
|
9 | 4.1 | 5.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 2.8 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 2.8 | 0.9× |
| body and structure |
|
4 | 1.8 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
3 | 1.4 | 0.7× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VESPA 50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 50.
PIAGGIO VESPA 50 FAQ
Is the PIAGGIO VESPA 50 reliable?
The PIAGGIO VESPA 50 is more reliable than average for its class: 82.1% of its 709 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3165 of 5426 models.
What does a VESPA 50 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 36% of all defects recorded against failed VESPA 50 tests.
How many miles will a VESPA 50 last?
The median VESPA 50 shows 9,194 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 88.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.