VESPA PK50

49cc Petrol Class 1

82.4%

first-time pass rate

9.9%

failed outright

12,934

median miles at test

142

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a PK50

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lamps and reflectors	11	30.6
steering and suspension	6	16.7
lighting and signalling	6	16.7
tyres and wheels	5	13.9
body and structure	2	5.6
structure and attachments	2	5.6
brakes	1	2.8
suspension	1	2.8
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.8
audible warning (Horn)	1	2.8

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 PK50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).

PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 65.2% pass · 83.7k tests PIAGGIO ZIP 71.3% pass · 79.0k tests PIAGGIO NRG 65.5% pass · 40.5k tests PEUGEOT VIVACITY 70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 PK50.