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A8 KOJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,483 mi
Last recorded19,483 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 19,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 18,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 15,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 10,303 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 10,303 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 8,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 7,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,122 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 6,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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A8 KOJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 A8 KOJ, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 KOJ registered?

A8 KOJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is A8 KOJ safe to buy?

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