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PIAGGIO VESPA Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 2 PIAGGIO VESPAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the PIAGGIO VESPA is rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the VESPA
Vespa (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspa]; Italian for 'wasp') is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy, to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio. From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert...
PIAGGIO VESPA — questions & answers
How many PIAGGIO VESPA are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2 PIAGGIO VESPA were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PIAGGIO VESPA rare?
The PIAGGIO VESPA is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PIAGGIO VESPA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PIAGGIO VESPA on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PIAGGIO VESPA use?
Most PIAGGIO VESPA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PIAGGIO VESPA peak?
The PIAGGIO VESPA peaked at 2 registered in 2016 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.