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B961 KTJ

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,195 mi
Last recorded8,195 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 KTJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 8,195 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 8,195 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

advise rear tyre low in presure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 4,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,859 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,231 miles

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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B961 KTJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B961 KTJ, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B961 KTJ registered?

B961 KTJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B961 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B961 KTJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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